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The mission of the African American Civil War Museum is to correct a great wrong in history that largely ignored the enormous contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops. It tells the stories and preserves for posterity the historic roles these brave men of African, European, and Hispanic descent played in ending slavery and keeping America united under one flag. The Museum uses a rich collection of artifacts, documents, primary sources and technology to create a meaningful learning experience for families, students, Civil War enthusiasts and historians about the period from the American Civil War to Civil Rights and beyond.

The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a congressionally designated national museum and education center for creative, intuitive and self-tutored artistry in all its manifestations. AVAM is dedicated to the exhibition, study, collection, preservation, and promotion of visionary art and to increasing the public's awareness, knowledge, and understanding of this manner of artistic expression and creative, compassionate thinking.

“To Preserve, Restore, Protect and Promote the History and Culture of the Aberdeen Gardens Historic District.” Mission Areas: ~ Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum & Annex Building ~ Food Bank ~ Community Outreach ~ Neighborhood Watch and Safety ~ Education Assistance Grant

THE CENTER IS COMPRISED OF A MUSEUM, OMNISPHERE,SCIQUARIUM, SALES SHOP AND ZOO THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH A DYNAMIC, EXPERIENTIAL AND FAMILY- FOCUSED ATTRACTION DESIGNED TO INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY AND ENCOURAGE PERSONAL DISCOVERY ABOUT LIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD

TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND INSPIRE CREATIVITY THROUGH THE POWER OF ART.

Ours is an all American story - typical of how communities grew up all across our great nation. While our story takes place in the back country of northwestern North Carolina at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is likely to bear many similarities to the development of crossroads, towns, and cities throughout America.

The Hermitage Museum and Gardens preserves the distinct beauty of its natural environment; conserves and shares its multi-cultural collection; promotes and educates to inspire an appreciation for art and nature; and cultivates a spirit of stewardship while paying tribute to its rich legacy.

Our mission is to cultivate an engaged community of lifelong learners by sparking imagination, creativity, and curiosity.

To preserve the history and heritage of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps by sustaining museum programs, exhibitions and functions for which appropriated federal funds are not available.

Connecting people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation.

Changing lives and inspiring learning through science and wonder.

Carolina Raptor Center ignites imaginations and inspires engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey.