Historical Commission Votes to Recommend Cavanaugh as Museum Curator
The Wilmington Historical Commission unanimously recommended Kristie Cavanaugh for museum curator. Chair Bonny A. Smith presented Cavanaugh's candidacy to the four-member commission meeting via Zoom, noting her resume, cover letter, and a recommendation from Assistant Town Manager Judy O'Connell.
Historical Commission · Meeting of July 7, 2026
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Historical Commission unanimously recommended Kristie Cavanaugh for museum curator. Chair Bonny A. Smith presented Cavanaugh's candidacy to the four-member commission meeting via Zoom, noting her resume, cover letter, and a recommendation from Assistant Town Manager Judy O'Connell.
Smith emphasized the importance of hiring someone with longevity and the ability to increase museum visitor numbers. The commission voted unanimously to forward Cavanaugh's recommendation to Town Manager Eric Slagle for final hiring approval.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of July 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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