Second Street Mural

The Second Street Mural in Wilmington, NC, has become a social media sensation, drawing attention for its vibrant celebration of the city’s culture. Spearheaded by Billy Mellon, the visionary behind Manna, local businesses have rallied together to create and restore the mural in 2025. The artwork not only showcases Wilmington’s heritage but also highlights the city’s growing arts scene, with the mural’s revitalization serving as a testament to the community’s commitment to preserving its creative spirit. Support the team and businesses behind this incredible project by following their social media handles: • Manna Ave 123 Restaurant | @mannawilmington • Lighthouse Films | @lighthousefilms • Bloke Apparel and Supply | @bloke_nc • Ryan Koresko Photography | @ryankoreskophotography • Daztech Promotions • Earnest Money & Sons | @earnestmoneyandsons • Front Street Brewery | @frontstreetbrewery • Bespoke, Coffee and Dry Goods | @bespokecoffeenc_ • Eats 40 • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts | @thalianhall • Slice of Life | @sliceoflifenc • Cape Fear Museum | @capefearmuseum • Taeneck Art LLC | @taeneck • Wilson CFCC | @wilsoncentercfcc • Moneith | @monteithconstruction • Mural | @secondstreetmural Video By: @LighthouseFilms Director / Editor: Ben Coffman @bencoffman Colorist: Paul Sitler @peetree910 Artist/Art Restoration By: @taeneck #NC #NorthCarolina #WilmingtonNC #ExploreNC #WilmingtonArt #WilmingtonLife #NCArt #NCArtists #NorthCarolinaLife #ILoveNC #NCIsBeautiful #WilmingtonCulture #NCBusiness #NCCommunity #NCPhotographer #VisitNC

Restock alert! Don’t miss your chance to grab yours before they’re gone. The simplest way to give back to our amazing Wilmington community. Let’s show up, stand out, and spread the love! • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

Thank you SO much to everyone who came out to help support our community & @dreams_of_wilmington! We made over $500 today thanks to our amazing community who are committed to helping kids & supporting local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Huge shout out to everyone who came out!!

First of all, congrats to all those who ran!! 💙We’re out here at the corner of 2nd & Princess! Come see us!! We have an EXCLUSIVE DEAL TODAY ONLY: Shirt, Sticker, & Freaker ONLY $25 (our usual price of ONE shirt!) • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

Hi Everyone! We’re Sheridan Taylor and Brooklyn Justice, the faces behind the scenes of the pictures of @secondstreetmural you’ve seen recently! 🎨✨ Tomorrow, we’ll be outside Bourgie Nights with @like_pudding to greet you, share info about the incredible work @dreams_of_wilmington does for our amazing local kids, and sell merch to support their mission. 💕 Stop by after the race (starting at 10am!) to visit our table AND check out our beautiful mural just around the corner—it’s the perfect selfie spot! 📸 Can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause #kidsmatter #supportkids #supportlocal #localnonprofit

Hi friends! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce a special fundraising event right outside on Princess Street (by the mural!) to support @dreams_of_wilmington! 💙 Join us after the half marathon finish on Sunday 11/17 from 10-2pm filled with fun, community, and giving back. We’ll have info on DREAMS and exclusive merch for sale, with all proceeds going to support their incredible work. Let’s make a difference together! #SupportDREAMS #PrincessStreetFundraiser • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

@dreams_of_wilmington is an arts education center that focuses on building children’s confidence through creativity and collaboration!! All donations and store purchased proceeds go to @dreams_of_wilmington to continue to advance their efforts and provide support to our community. Our storefront has been updated with fresh inventory! Check it out through the link in our bio!💙💛💙 • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

Show your support in style! Our shirts and stickers are available on our store front where every purchase helps us make a difference to @dreams_of_wilmington kids! Wear your passion and help us spread the word by tagging us!💙 #ShopForACause #SupportAndStyle #NonprofitLove • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

Hi Friends!! Wow! Thank you all for the incredible support—our shirts are selling out fast! 🙌 We’re so grateful for each of you. Get yours before it’s too late! ❤️ @dreams_of_wilmington #Grateful #sellingfast #YourVoiceMatters • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

Together, we can build a brighter future for every child. By standing united, we provide hope, support, and opportunities for those who need it most. Join us in making a difference today—because every child deserves a chance to thrive and make their dreams come true! 💙 #StandTogether #SupportOurChildren #MakeADifference 📲Link in Bio! Purchase a T-Shirt while supplies last! All proceeds go to @dreams_of_wilmington • • • #SupportNonprofits #impacts #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

Supporting our community and helping children in need is the greatest gift we can give. Dreams helps children with a variety of arts classes that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to! Help us make dreams come true! 💙👶 #StrongerTogether #CommunitySupport #HelpTheChildren @dreams_of_wilmington • • • #SupportNonprofits #MakeADifference #GivingBack #NonprofitImpact #TogetherForGood #CommunityFirst #CharitySupport #BeTheChange #DonateNow #SocialGood #ActOfKindness #PhilanthropyMatters #NonprofitLove #HelpingHands #forthecause

Hi Friends! We have brand new merchandise that has been updated to the website! Our shirts come in a green, blue, & beige. We will be working with @dreams_of_wilmington to help fund a new mural right next to the 2nd Street Mural, designed and constructed by children that are in Dreams! @dreams_of_wilmington helps children in New Hanover County have access to arts programs ranging from ceramics to dance classes - for free! Take this opportunity to help out our community 💙💙 • • • #nonprofit #localnonprofits #localnonprofit #dreams #childrenillustration #help #support #supportlocal #donate #tshirt #foracause #dreamsofwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #northcarolina #wilmingtonnorthcarolina #wilmingtonnonprofit #supportlocalnonprofits

Nothing quite like it 🌅 #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal

Sharing 3 activities you can do for FREE in Wilmington, NC! 👇🏻 1. See your favorite movie & TV show’s filming spots in the Cape Fear! A free walking guide is available to print at wilmingtonandbeaches.com 2. Walk the Riverwalk! Get your exercise in while strolling along the Cape Fear river. 3. Check the NHC Public Library’s website for up to date programs and events for all ages! Everything from book clubs to crafting…there’s something for everyone. #riverwalk #wilmingtonriverwalk #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal

The Wilmington Riverwalk is 1.75 miles long, connecting the city to the water.👇🏻 These are just a few of the things you’ll see along this scenic route! #riverwalk #wilmingtonriverwalk #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal

Birds eye view of Downtown Wilmington, NC. 😍 . 🎥- @bogsmedia . . #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal

Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️ Today, June 21, 2022 marks the longest day of the year and the official start of Summer. 😎 📷 - @bogsmedia #summer #summersolstice #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal

Viewing the world from a different perspective...an upside down one! 🤸 Thanks for sharing your mural photo, @thisisraleigh ❤️ • • • • • #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal

Instagrammable spots in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina to check out on your next visit. 📷 📍The Hive 📍Sauce’d 📍Tacobaby #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal #instagramspots #instagrammableplaces

Wilmington… you are so beautiful😍 • 📸- @bogsmedia • • #secondstreetmural #ibelieveinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #downtownwilmington #bringitdowntown #visitwilmington #princessstreetposse #visitnc #portcitync #wrightsvillebeach #localbusiness #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #nonprofit #supportlocal #dronephotography #drone #dronelife #beach #beachlife #eastcoast #wrightsvillebeach

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