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Museum Of The Cape Fear Museum Of The Cape Fear
Fayetteville, North Carolina

One of three regional branches of the North Carolina Museum of History, the Museum of t

Museum Of The Cherokee Indian Museum Of The Cherokee Indian
Cherokee, North Carolina

The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has just installed a completely new exhibit that comb

Museum Of The Waxhaws Museum Of The Waxhaws
Waxhaw, North Carolina

The museum is a regional attraction dedicated to the history of the Waxhaws region and

Newbold White House Newbold White House
Hertford, North Carolina

Abraham Sanders built the brick house in 1730 for his wife, Judith, and their six child

North Carolina Maritime Museum North Carolina Maritime Museum
Beaufort, North Carolina

All of the museum's programs and exhibits, both general and specialized, interpret the

North Carolina Museum Of History North Carolina Museum Of History
Raleigh, North Carolina

This local museum explores the history of the regional post of North Carolina.

North Carolina State Capitol North Carolina State Capitol
Raleigh, North Carolina

During much of the Colonial period, North Carolina was without a fixed capital.

North Carolina Transportation Museum North Carolina Transportation Museum
Spencer, North Carolina

The N.C.

Ocracoke Preservation Society Ocracoke Preservation Society
Ocracoke, North Carolina

This committee's mission under the Ocracoke Preservation Society is to preserve the are

Old Salem Museums & Gardens Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Old Salem Museums & Gardens is America's most comprehensive history attraction.

Onslow County Museum Onslow County Museum
Richlands, North Carolina

The Onslow County Museum actively pursues the acquisition of artifacts for the museum’s

Poplar Grove Plantation Poplar Grove Plantation
Wilmington, North Carolina

President James K Polk State Historic Site President James K Polk State Historic Site
Pineville, North Carolina

The reconstructed house is typical of those during Polk’s childhood.

Reed Gold Mine Reed Gold Mine
Midland, North Carolina

This mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States.

Reynolda House Reynolda House
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Reynolda House Museum of American Art displays a premier collection of American art ran

Smith Mcdowell House Museum Smith Mcdowell House Museum
Asheville, North Carolina

 

Somerset Place Somerset Place
Creswell, North Carolina

Somerset Place is a representative state historic site offering a comprehensive and rea

Stanly County Museum Stanly County Museum
Albemarle, North Carolina

Stanly County is a crossroads of history.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Street Asheville , North Carolina

Depicted as "Dixieland" in Wolfe's novel Look Homeward, Angel, this historic Old

Tryon Palace Tryon Palace
New Bern, North Carolina

Tryon Palace is a modern recreation of the original palace, which served as the royal g

U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum
Fort Bragg, North Carolina

This museum depicts army history and traditions, as well as other Army Special Operatio

Vance Birthplace Vance Birthplace
Weaverville, North Carolina

The homestead, a large two-story structure of hewn yellow pine logs, has been reconstru

Whalehead Club Whalehead Club
Corolla, North Carolina

The sleepy village of Corolla on the Outer Banks of North Carolina began an unforeseen

Wilkes Heritage Museum Wilkes Heritage Museum
Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Old Wilkes, Inc.

Wright Brothers National Memorial Wright Brothers National Memorial
Manteo, North Carolina

On display in the visitor center are a full-scale reproduction of the 1902 glider, a fu

Wrightsville Beach Museum Wrightsville Beach Museum
Wrightsville Bch, North Carolina

Zachary Tolbert House Zachary Tolbert House
Cashiers, North Carolina

The Zacharys were among the first white settlers of Cashiers Valley, arriving in 1832 t

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