North Carolina Military History Museums

The Fort Branch Civil War Site in Hamilton, North Carolina is an important historical landmark that was once a military installation used by the Confederates during the Civil War. The site was constructed in 1862 and was the site of a small engagement in December of 1864. Today, the site consists of several earthworks and remnants of the fortifications that make up the fort’s structure. Visitors to the area can explore many features like powder magazines, breastworks, and redoubts located around the site. In addition, history buffs can learn about life during wartime through interpretive panels, which provide interesting facts about soldiers’ diets, clothing, weapons and other details from the era. The Fort Branch Civil War Site is an incredible reminder of America's past and provides insight into how brave men and women fought to protect their nation during one of its most tumultuous times in history.

Welcome to the Hickory Aviation Museum located at the Hickory Regional Airport(HKY) in Hickory North Carolina.  We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization, we do not charge admission and are staffed by all volunteers.

We are dedicated to maintaining the facts and artifacts of the Golden Age of Aviation. The Museum provides a unique opportunity for all generations to learn and appreciate aviation history.  We achieve this by adding new exhibits and aircraft on a regular basis.  

We invite you to come visit and even become a member of the Hickory Aviation Museum. With your help, we can all preserve the past for future generations to come.

The Museum recently added retired Blue Angel #5 Legacy Hornet BuNo 162411, and returned from restoration, our F-4B Phantom, which flew in support of the blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.