The Fayetteville Transportation and History Museum

A beautiful city full of amazing architecture and sidewalks that'll warm your heart. It is estimated to be the 6th largest city in North Carolina. So besides that, what else makes this city so interesting? Well, not only is it ranked 6th in North Carolina as one of their safest cities, but it also lies 47th in the diversity log. Fayetteville hosts the International Folk Festival every year. Every year in September, the Arts Council of Fayetteville hosts the Folk Festival. The festival celebrates the community's cultural diversity through music and dance.

Fayetteville History

Fayetteville is a city full of history. History that has played a massive role in the America we all love today.

The people of Fayetteville have always been strong and hard-working. They never fail to come together as a team and do what needs to be done for their beautiful town.

Fayetteville, unfortunately, suffered two different catastrophes. The first was the Great Fire of 1831. That fire destroyed over 600 structures. After the Great Fire, the residents of Fayetteville restored iconic structures. Those structures are still treasured today.

The second happened during the American Civil War. General Sherman's Union troops came through the city. They destroyed the town and set fire to the North Carolina Arsenal. The North Carolina Arsenal produced Confederate-owned weaponry and ammunition. Fayetteville residents once more stepped up to the plate to restore their city. The Fayetteville region has played a significant role in American history.

The Museum Today…

The focal point for history in Downtown Fayetteville is this Museum. Everyone may find something to enjoy here. History buffs and families seeking entertainment particularly enjoy it here.

The Historic Properties division manages:

• The North Carolina Veterans Park
• The museum and its extensions
• City-owned historic structures like the Market House

The museum has two levels of interesting, artifact-filled displays. It is housed in the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Depot. Prehistory to the early 20th century is covered in the rich history of the region. Two of the visitors' favorite exhibits are:

1. The Riverboat Simulator
2.  A replica of the Station Agents’ office

Rotating exhibits happen on a regular basis. And the Museum offers a few types of activities, such as:

• History Presentations and Walking Tours: They are scheduled tours. These explore the history of Fayetteville and the surrounding area.

• Meet the Curator for Museum Collections: Here you get to find out all the secrets of the museum’s curator. Have you wondered about the curious objects that are kept in storage? Wondering what are some of the museum collections that are behind locked doors? Well, now is your chance to find out! For this activity, you should come prepared with a list of questions. Ones you have always wanted to know the answer to.

• History Sprouts: Elementary-age kids and pre-schoolers will get the opportunity to learn history. They will discover how it links to the present and the activities of daily life. Each session will focus on a different subject via storytelling, crafts, and games.

For the City of Fayetteville, the Museum is an excellent educational resource. Guided tours are available for:

• Churches
• Home school groups
• Military units
• Schools
• Civic organizations
• Boys and Girls Scouts

You also have the option of a self-guided experience. All tours are free. They may be customized to meet the requirements of people of all ages and educational goals.

Downtown walking tours take you on a journey to local landmarks. Your tour may include places like:

• Market House
• Historic Churches
• Cool Springs Tavern
• Cross Creek Cemetery
• The Fayetteville Light Infantry Museum and Armory

You definitely do not want to miss out on their Downtown walking tour.

Fayetteville history museum recognizes the many African-American contributions to the Cape Fear River.

Today's use of the Cape Fear River is mostly recreational. Before, Fayetteville depended on the river in the early 1800s. The river served as a commercial route for North Carolina. It was also a means of transportation.

An exquisite exhibit is on display at the History Museum. Black individuals, both free and enslaved, have been honored. They played a crucial part in the development of the river.

There are two panels with the title "African Americans on the River." It contains pictures and texts that depict the activities of Black people on the River. It shows the amount of work they did on flats and sailboats, loaded and unloaded cargo. It also shows how they cleaned and removed obstructions from the Cape Fear River.

Bruce Daws is the museum's director and a Fayetteville historian. He states the display is popular and plays an important part in the museum.

Fayetteville is a city that promotes its rich culture and history to help educate all.

This beautiful museum is located at 325 Franklin Street, Fayetteville, NC. It is definitely a place you would want to check out the next time you are in the area.

Author: ENC Explorer

After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.