From Raleigh to Charlotte, North Carolina’s Heartland is filled with historical landmarks and museums that will dazzle your whole family. Here are the Heartland’s top ten historical landmarks to complete your North Carolina vacation.
The historic Stagville plantation will amaze you with its size. It’s the largest pre-Civil War plantation in North Carolina. The property spanned 30,000 acres and housed nearly 900 slaves. The plantation will leave you awestruck with its African and European cultural history. Learn More
At Bennett Place you’ll take a step back in time to the largest troop surrender during the Civil War. You can walk into the historic farmhouse that ended the Civil War in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. A stop at Bennett Place will make your North Carolina historic… Learn More
The Reed Gold mine is the location of the first documented gold found in America, and your chance to witness the site of our nation’s original gold rush. Before the California gold rush of 1948, North Carolina led the nation in gold mining, producing over one million dollars… Learn More
North Carolina has always been known for farming and plantations, and you’ll learn why at the Duke Homestead. The Duke family became famous for developing the largest tobacco company in the world, the American Tobacco Company. You’ll hear their family history as you walk… Learn More
Town Creek Indian Mound gives you a glimpse of American history before the influence of English settlers. You’ll learn about the lives of Native Americans through ancient artifacts and buildings. Today Town Creek is North Carolina’s only landmark that preserves Indian culture. Learn More
North Carolina’s rich history is preserved at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. You’ll take an adventure with pirates on the high seas to historical battlefields of the Civil War. The museum of History contains interesting historical facts the whole family… Learn More
The Alamance Battleground will amaze you with its pre-Revolutionary War history. You’ll hear the story of outraged North Carolina farmers while you walk through the fields where they stood to fight the British. This is a perfect stop on your North Carolina historical vacation.… Learn More
You’ll be amazed at the beautiful Greek architecture and stunning design of North Carolina’s state capitol building. You’ll enjoy the interesting story why Raleigh became the capital, and why it took so long to choose. The capitol building is a must see on your historical… Learn More
You’ll soak up the legendary writer Thomas Wolfe’s inspiration at his Asheville childhood home. The Thomas Wolfe Memorial is an old boarding house, and the setting for his novel Look Homeward, Angel. Literature buff or not, you’ll want to stop here for its historical charm… Learn More
You’ll be amazed by the diversity at The North Carolina Museum of Art. The gallery includes ancient Egyptian art, Greek and Roman sculptures, Jewish ceremonial art and much more. Among more than 5,000 brilliantly crafted works of art you’ll be able to find something for… Learn More
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