Historical Sites in Fayetteville

Fayetteville's rich history spans from Colonial times through the Civil War to its modern military significance, preserved in numerous historical sites throughout the city.

Colonial & Early American History

Liberty Point

Site where North Carolina's delegates ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1789. Downtown historic marker.

Market House

Built 1838, historic landmark in downtown Fayetteville serving as the city's commercial and social center.

1897 Poe House

Victorian home showcasing late 19th-century architecture and lifestyle.

Civil War Era

Arsenal Park

Former Confederate Arsenal site, now a park with historical markers.

Cool Spring Tavern

Historic structure dating to early Fayetteville history.

Military History

Airborne & Special Operations Museum

Premier military history museum (free admission) covering airborne forces from WWII to present.

82nd Airborne Division Museum

On Fort Liberty, chronicles the All American Division's history.

North Carolina Veterans Park

Honors all North Carolina veterans with memorials and educational displays.

Historic Districts

Haymount Historic District

19th-century neighborhood with preserved Victorian and Colonial Revival homes.

Downtown Fayetteville

Multiple buildings on National Register of Historic Places.

Museums & Historic Homes

Museum of the Cape Fear

Regional history museum covering Cape Fear area from prehistoric times.

Sandford House

Historic home showcasing Fayetteville's past.

Historical Tours

Self-Guided Walking Tours: Downtown historic markers Guided Tours: Available through visitor's bureau Heritage Square: Clustered historic buildings

Important Historical Events

• 1789: NC Constitution ratification
• 1831: Marquis de Lafayette visit
• 1865: Sherman's troops occupation
• 1918: Fort Bragg establishment
• 1942: 82nd Airborne activation

Fayetteville's historical sites tell the story of American military history and Southern heritage.