In March, Women’s History Month celebrates the heroines whose bravery, compassion, and determination have shaped the story of North Carolina — and the world.
Ava Gardner
35 of North Carolina’s Most Unforgettable Museums
Satisfy your curiosity by visiting some of our state’s wild, wonderful, and yes, sometimes (lovably) wacky museums, big and small.
Our Ava
Ava Gardner lit the world on fire with her breathtaking beauty and fiery spirit. She was raised as a farmer’s daughter near Smithfield. She transformed herself into a Hollywood starlet, a crooner’s wife, and a legacy. The world will never forget her. And we will never stop remembering — she was ours.