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Offering a truly unique experience of local history and a superb example of Georgian architecture, the circa 1770 residence is graced by Colonial style gardens. All rooms are furnished with 18th and 19th century antiques and showcase hundreds of rare objects. Built on the former walls of the 1744…

Explore the refurbished WWII Battleship starting with the Observation Deck. Take the self-guided tour that features nine levels of living spaces, mess decks, gun turrets, powder storage, sick bay, and more. Or, take one of their guided tours for an additional fee, that each offer a different…

One of North Carolina's most spectacular examples of early 1800s architecture and recently a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Winner, tour the exquisitely restored 10,000-square-foot house and re-created grounds boasting one of the few preserved urban slave quarters in the country. The mansion…

Preserving the history of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Southeastern American railroading since 1979, enjoy interactive displays and model trains that are fun and educational for all ages and abilities. Housed in a charming 1883 ACL Freight Office Building, there is even a children's play…

Discover the past, explore the area's culture, and meet Wilmington's oldest resident a 20-foot-tall giant ground sloth, and many more exciting things at North Carolina's first history museum. Cape Fear Museum's new home will feature engaging permanent exhibitions, museum classrooms, an outdoor…