Opened in September 2023, the Carthage Aviation Museum is the only one devoted exclusively to flying and flight history in Moore County. Founded by lifelong aviator and enthusiast, Roland Gilliam, the museum is a treasure trove of aviation artifacts, model airplanes and real airplanes spanning decades of flight history. The museum is located a quarter mile away from the famous Pik n Pig restaurant which is located at Gilliam – McConnell Airfield, also owned by Gilliam.
The museum is a collection of aviation history collected by Gilliam across his lifetime. One of the planes he showcases in the hanger portion of the museum was used in the movie “Aviator.” The star of the movie, Leonardo DiCaprio sat in the plane during the filming. You’ll also learn about Carthage’s James Rogers McConnell, a famous World War I pilot whose mural is depicted in downtown Carthage, and the museum’s namesake.
The museum is open on weekends from 10am-3pm. The location of the museum is 832 Dowd Rd. in Carthage.
Other Area Attractions
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Cameron Historic District
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BHAWK- Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko.
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PowerHouse Indoor Batting
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Sandhills Woman’s Exchange
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Rec Room Bar + Arcade
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The Old Hardware -Antiques
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Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
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Town Creek Indian Mound
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Bethesda Church & Cemetery
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Sunrise Theater
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Sandhills Trolley
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Pinehurst Picnic Co.
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Hammer & Stain Southern Pines
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Carthage Museum
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Old Sport & Gallery
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North Carolina Zoological Park
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Carolina Horse Park
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Airborne & Special Operations Museum
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North Carolina Pottery Center
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Walthour-Moss Foundation
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Lazy Fox Lavender Farm
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Wee Pines at Olmsted Village
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Red’s Corner
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A Step In Time Walking Tours
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Design Market Service
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Landmarks and Legacies Mural
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Malcolm Blue Farm
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Bryant House & McLendon Cabin
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Aberdeen Postmaster’s House
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Rankin Museum of American Heritage in Ellerbe, NC
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North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame
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Tufts Archives
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Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 Theater
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Carolinas Golf Association Hall of History
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Shaw House Properties
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The Fair Barn
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Museum of NC Traditional Pottery
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House in the Horseshoe
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Aberdeen Railroad Museum & Railroad Club
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James Creek Cider House
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Aberdeen Fear Factory
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Reverie Hill Farm
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Taxidermy Hall of Fame of NC
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Starworks
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Discovery Place Kids
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Foodie Tours