N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz will host a discussion of the new bond proposal Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at a celebration of the USS North Carolina Battleship that became the first of ten fast battleships to join the American fleet in World War II. If the Connect NC bonds are approved by voters this November, the Battleship North Carolina may receive $11.5 million to enable the construction of a 20,000 sq. ft. Visitor's Center, improved parking and an ADA accessible bridge for improved access to the battleship. Showcased within the new Visitor's Center will be a new dining area with café and inside/outside seating, as well as exhibits expanding on the story of the USS North Carolina Battleship.