Wilmington, NC (PRESS RELEASE) – Over the Fourth of July weekend, Apple Annie’s Bake Shop sold red, white and blue cupcakes to help raise funds for the Battleship restoration efforts.
Today, they announced that over 300 cupcakes were sold and they presented the ship with a check in the amount of $680.
Rob Cooley, Owner of Apple Annie’s Bake Shop, “It is important for us to support the Battleship as a national landmark and preserve her history. Apple Annie’s Bake Shop is proud to have been a member of the Wilmington community for 30 years. As we strive to provide great customer service we reflect on the honor and dedication of all who served aboard the NORTH CAROLINA and their bravery in protecting our country and freedoms. To keep their stories alive, there was no question that we needed to help in raise restoration funds.”
“The Battleship is greatly honored by Apple Annie’s Bake Shop’s outreach and generosity, says Captain Terry Bragg, Executive Director for the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. “Their customers also made many additional donations as they remembered giving their nickels and dimes to bring the ship to Wilmington in 1961. It is humbling to know the support we continue to receive from the residents, and we are grateful to them.”
About Apple Annie’s Bake ShopApple Annie’s Bake Shop is a Wilmington, NC, based company that provides the highest quality baked goods and friendly customer service. A member of the Wilmington community for 30 years, Apple Annie’s Bake Shop, has been your neighborhood bake shop with two locations, 837 S. Kerr Avenue and in 2013, relocated its second location to 1121-I Military Cutoff, The Forum, next to the Bento Box. For more information, please call 910-799-9023 or visit www.appleanniesbakeshop.com.
About the Battleship North CarolinaThe Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship’s Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. Visit www.battleshipnc.com or follow us on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Blog http://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an historic site within the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (www.NCCulture.com).
