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Airborne and Special Operations Museum
Fayetteville, NC (http://www.asomf.org/)
Resource summary
- Appropriate grades: 3–12
- Subjects: social studies (North Carolina, United States history)
More from LEARN NC
- W.A.R. (Wars Are Real) This lesson plan allows students to research various American wars and conflicts that have occurred during the history of our country. It is designed as an end of the year project to cover a lot of our history in a short amount of time.
More on the web
- A People at War Primary source documents including letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and military documents help explain the progression of events of World War II.
- Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Information and educational resources about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., including a Virtual Wall. There is a teacher's guide with downloadable lesson plans, student assignments, and guidelines for having students work in collaborative groups.
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A visitor to the museum moves through time beginning with 1940 and the conception of the U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon and ending with today's airborne and special operations units. With special focus on United States history, North Carolina history and core values education, the museum provides a forum for teachers and trainers to enhance their curriculum and bring students face to face with history.
Volunteers and docents are available to assist tour groups. Special rates are available for groups who wish to experience the Vistascope Theater and the Vista-Dome Motion Simulator during their visit. School and Military groups are encouraged to contact the museum at least three weeks in advance to find out about additional opportunities and discounts. Education/Curriculum Guides are available. on the website for grades k-12.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, from noon to 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays.
For more information contact tgoode@asomf.org or 910) 483-3003.