Top Locations for History Museum in North Carolina

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AMUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN

MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN
  • 589 Tsali Boulevard
    Cherokee, NC 28719
  • +1 828 497 3481
1.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Though I am part Cherokee. I didn't really know very much about my heritage because I hadn't been ... more on OpenList.com
  • Overview The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has just installed a completely new exhibit that combines computer generated imagery, special effects, and audio with an extensive artifact collection. This $3.5 million dollar project tells the story of the Cherokee and their ancestors from twelve thousand years... more on Cherokeemuseum.org

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MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN
589 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC 28719

BOCONALOFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE

OCONALOFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE
  • U.S. Highway 441 North/P.O. Box 398 Waynesville
    NC, 28719
  • +1 828 497 2315
0.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The Oconaluftee Living Indian Village is my all-time favorite place to visit. The tour is extremely informative of the Cherokee life, history, and culture, including little known details about the government and women's roles in the tribe. They also tell about the very moving subject of "The Trai... more on TripAdvisor
  • Our tour guide was a teenage boy who was more interested in what he was going to do on his day off than explaining things to us. He told us his speel about each stop in a fast rote manner. He was not at all engaging. The tour was just okay. Once they put us into the council room, another guide ca... more on TripAdvisor

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OCONALOFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE
U.S. Highway 441 North/P.O. Box 398 Waynesville
NC, 28719

CBENNETT PLACE

BENNETT PLACE
  • 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.
    Durham, NC 27705
  • +1 919 383 4345
  • Overview This simple farmhouse was located between Confederate General Johnston's headquarters in Greensboro and Union General Sherman's headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1865 the two officers met at the Bennett Place, where they signed surrender papers for southern armies in the Carolinas, Geor... more on Ah.dcr.state.nc.us
  • Overview Civil War buffs will want to visit the Bennett Place State Historic Site that marks the location of the end of the Civil War in 1865. The site includes a reconstructed farmhouse, outbuildings, an interpretive center, and a museum. At various times during the year actors re-create the surrender ne... more on Weather.com

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BENNETT PLACE
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.
Durham, NC 27705

DMint Museum of Craft & Design

Mint Museum of Craft & Design
  • 220 N Tryon St.
    Charlotte, NC 28202
  • +1 704 337 2000
4.5
2+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Note: This review applies to the Mint Museum of Craft & Design, not the main museum. We like arts and certain types of modern art so we were excited to visit the Mint Museum of Craft & Design. My major complaint is that the museum is pretty small and not a good value for the price. Seriously, you... more on TripAdvisor
  • I had the afternoon off work and decided to spend the day exploring Charlotte's downtown. I hadn't really researched anything to do or see and was wondering ... more on Yelp

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Mint Museum of Craft & Design
220 N Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

ENORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
  • 5 East Edenton St.
    Raleigh, NC 27601
  • +1 919 807 7900 / +1 919 807 799
2.5
4+ reviews, 2 sources
  • A friend and I stumbled on this museum while walking around downtown Raleigh. While not as exciting or engaging as the Natural Science Museum across the plaza, the exhibits were interesting and gave a bit of insight into the history of North Carolina. I especially ... more on TripAdvisor
  • This museum is free. How can you complain about a free museum? more on Yelp

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NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
5 East Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

FWILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

  • 505 Nutt Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • +1 910 763 2634
4.0
2+ reviews, 2 sources
  • The highlight of this museum was not the large locomotive but the miniature train displays in the back put on by the Wilmington Model Railroad club. My ... more on Yelp
  • Overview Special interest museum that pays homage to the major impact of railroads in local and national history, which features Wilmington and Weldon railroad artifacts dating from 1840, ... more on TripAdvisor

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
505 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

GCAPE FEAR MUSEUM

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
  • 814 Market Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • +1 910 341 4350
3.0
4+ reviews, 3 sources
  • We visited this museum in early August. My husband, who usually does not enjoy museums, loved it. The exhibits range from a large skeleton replica, early weapons, early farming tools, scale models of Wilmington to modern day exhibits. There were hands on activites for my daughters (17, 6, & 3) th... more on TripAdvisor
  • Decent little museum with some interesting but somewhat disjointed exhibits. The highlight would probably be the large diorama depiction of the Wilmington, ... more on Yelp

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

HAIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM

AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM
  • 100 Bragg Blvd.
    Fayetteville, NC 28301
  • +1 910 643 2766
4.5
5+ reviews, 1 sources
  • As far as museums go this one is pretty good. It is a little limited but I think it does a good job showcasing what it has. It is a modern facility with a lot of room. Lots of parking. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Airborne & Special Operations Museum is a great place for history buffs and for everyone who app... more on OpenList.com

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AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM
100 Bragg Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301

IINDEPENDENT LIGHT INFANTRY ARMORY AND MUSEUM

INDEPENDENT LIGHT INFANTRY ARMORY AND MUSEUM
  • 210 Burgess St
    Fayetteville, NC 28301
  • +1 910 433 1457 / +1 910 433 161
  • Overview With documents, uniforms and other artifacts, this museum details the history of the oldest southern militia unit in continuous existence in the US, which has ... more on 10best.com

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INDEPENDENT LIGHT INFANTRY ARMORY AND MUSEUM
210 Burgess St
Fayetteville, NC 28301

JGREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM

GREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
  • 130 Summit Ave.
    Greensboro, NC 27401
  • +1 336 373 2043
4.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Greensboro Historic Museum is a great version of small town collectibles and tributes to people who had a major ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Here you'll discover first hand the rich history of the Piedmont area. The museum's 17,000 square feet of exhibition space offers hours of entertaining, educational enjoyment. Visit the museum and view a vintage moving picture in the Crystal Theatre, listen in on a conversation at the local Telep... more on Greensborohistory.org

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GREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
130 Summit Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27401