Raleigh museum features iconic photos of Hugh Morton

Posted Mar 2, 2017
The late Wilmington businessman Hugh Morton led the effort to bring the Battleship North Carolina to Wilmington and was the first President of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Morton is also remembered for bringing the state's beauty and history to thousands thru his iconic photographs, many of which have rarely been seen, until now. (WECT)

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