Cape Fear Museum, Regional history museum in Wilmington, North Carolina, US.
The Cape Fear Museum presents exhibits about regional development through artifacts, documents, and interactive displays covering four centuries of local heritage.
Founded in 1898, the museum started as a collection of Spanish-American War items and expanded to become the oldest history museum in North Carolina.
The museum maintains an oral history collection containing more than 70 recordings that document personal experiences and traditions of Cape Fear region residents.
The museum features specialized guided tours, educational programs for schools, and regular Saturday morning activities designed for younger visitors.
The Game Changers exhibition explores the development of video games through interactive displays that demonstrate technological advancement in entertainment.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1898
Website: https://capefearmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 34.23590,-77.93840
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:43
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