Mission

THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION, INC'S PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX AT FAYETTEVILLE, NC (A REGIONAL BRANCH OF THE NC MUSEUM OF HISTORY). THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS AND RECEIVES GRANTS, DONATIONS, GIFTS AND BEQUESTS TO ASSIST THE MUSEUM IN THE EXECUTION OF ITS PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND INTERPRETS THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF SOUTHERN NC THROUGH EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE HISTORICAL COMPLEX IS COMPOSED OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR, 1897 POE HOUSE, AND ARSENAL PARK. THE MUSEUM RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PAST AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE PRESENT.