From towns to battlefields, these 17 sites across our state still echo with the footsteps — and sacrifices — that helped forge a new nation.
Marines on a River
Centuries after the New River drew early settlers to its banks, it inspired the U.S. Marine Corps to choose Jacksonville as the site of Camp Lejeune.
The Jets Next Door
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point built an unshakable bond between two eastern North Carolina towns: Newport and Havelock.
Wilmington’s Rise to the Occasion
Named the “Defense Capital of the State,” this New Hanover county destination earned the distinction of American WWII Heritage City thanks, in part, to the work of a veteran who was inspired by the Port City’s conflict response.
In Action & In Business Across North Carolina
For the more than 720,000 veterans who call our state home, North Carolina’s deep military tradition is a lived point of pride. Our former and current service members — and the communities that support them — are beacons of bravery and possibility.
The History of North Carolina’s Military Bases
Our state’s landscapes and natural features have distinguished it as a magnet over the decades for training service members. From the first World War to the present day, each base plays a critical role within the nation’s military.
State of a Fair
What began as a gathering of growers looking for ways to improve North Carolina farming has evolved into a showcase of the best in food and fun that our state has to offer.
