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Graveyard Of The Atlantic Museum Graveyard Of The Atlantic Museum
Hatteras, North Carolina

The waters off North Carolina's Out

Greensboro Historical Museum Greensboro Historical Museum
Greensboro, North Carolina

Visit the museum and view a vintage moving picture in the Crystal Theatre, listen in on

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Greensboro, North Carolina

Rangers or volunteers at the information desk are glad to help visitors with answers an

Haywood Hall Haywood Hall
Raleigh, North Carolina

This historic home was built at the turn of the nineteenth century by John Haywood, a N

Henderson County Heritage Museum Henderson County Heritage Museum
Hendersonville, North Carolina

The museum is housed in six rooms of the Historic Henderson County Courthouse.

Heritage Farmstead & Learning Center Heritage Farmstead & Learning Center
Statesville, North Carolina

A variety of living history sites including a log cabin and a blacksmith shop recreate

High Point Museum High Point Museum
High Point, North Carolina

The Museum is operated by the High Point Historical Society, a private, non-profit orga

Historic Bath Historic Bath
Bath, North Carolina

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690s led to the creation of Bath, No

Historic Brunswick Historic Brunswick
Winnabow, North Carolina

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, archaeologists uncovered foundations from Brunswick'

Historic Halifax Historic Halifax
Halifax, North Carolina

This historic district was the site of significant events during the colonial and revol

Historic Oak View County Park Historic Oak View County Park
Raleigh, North Carolina

The recorded history of Oak View began in 1829 when Benton Southworth Donaldson William

Historic Rosedale Plantation Historic Rosedale Plantation
Charlotte, North Carolina

The neighbors called it "Frew's Folly," though the reason remains obscure.

Historic Stagville Foundation Historic Stagville Foundation
Durham, North Carolina
The Bennehan and Cameron families left immense collections
Historic Wilmington Foundation Historic Wilmington Foundation
Wilmington, North Carolina

House In The Horseshoe House In The Horseshoe
Sanford, North Carolina

During the American Revolution, groups of citizen-soldiers called Whigs or revolutionis

International Civil Rights Center & Museum International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Greensboro, North Carolina

The Woolworth Building, where the famous Greensboro sit-in occurred in 1960, now houses

James K. Polk Memorial James K. Polk Memorial
Pineville, North Carolina

The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the

Johnston County Heritage Center Johnston County Heritage Center
Smithfield, North Carolina

On display are some of the Heritage Center's most valuable artifacts: an original copy

Levine Museum Of The New South Levine Museum Of The New South
Charlotte, North Carolina

The museum's mission is to engage a broad-based audience in the exploration and appreci

Lincoln County Museum Of History Lincoln County Museum Of History
Lincolnton, North Carolina

As early as 1907, citizens of Lincoln County determined a need in the county for an his

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Lower Cape Fear Historical Society
Wilmington, North Carolina

The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is housed in the Latimer House in the downtown h

Mint Hill Historical Society Mint Hill Historical Society
Mint Hill, North Carolina

A 'For Sale' sign hammered into the front lawn of the old doctor's building was all the

Moores Creek National Battlefield Moores Creek National Battlefield
Currie, North Carolina

The battle is commemorated annually during the last full weekend in February.

Mordecai Historic Park Mordecai Historic Park
Raleigh, North Carolina

While at Mordecai, visitors can tour other historic structures which have been moved to

Mount Airy Museum Of History Mount Airy Museum Of History
Mount Airy, North Carolina

The former W.E.

Mountain Gateway Museum And Heritage Center Mountain Gateway Museum And Heritage Center
Old Fort, North Carolina

Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center promotes the understanding of regional hist

Mountain Heritage Center Mountain Heritage Center
Cullowhee, North Carolina

The Mountain Heritage Center celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the southe

Murfreesboro Historical Association Murfreesboro Historical Association
Murfreesboro, North Carolina

The Murfreesboro Historical Association is dedicated to preservation and history.

Museum Of North Carolina Handicrafts Museum Of North Carolina Handicrafts
Waynesville, North Carolina

The museum is housed in the historic Shelton House, home to Stephen Jehu Shelton and th

Museum Of The Albemarle Museum Of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

The museum’s chronological exhibit is a work in progress.

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