Major General William C Lee Airborne Museum

Major General William C Lee Airborne Museum General William C. Lee creating, training, and forming Americas first airborne units. The city of Dunn, N.C. is very proud to have the General William C.

Lee Airborne Museum as one of its treasures. Lee is considered the "Father of the American Airborne". After fighting off much resistance from some "old school" top brass General Lee finally got the go ahead to create the airborne from the president of the USA! The museum houses General William C. Lees family items and items pertaining to General Lees military career. From his service in WW1, then

his heroic efforts and tireless work in WW2 to create the American airborne from nothing to a highly trained and combat ready fighting
force in just a few months. Many early rare and one of a kind US paratrooper items are on display. The war for the airborne soldier was just starting when the paratroopers jumped from the plane. To show what General Lees paratroopers were up against in WW2 rare German and Japanese war relics are also on display. Education, unique items and history on all 3 floors.

If you're interested in historical wargaming or have been looking for a good group to play with, the TableTop Pathfinder...
09/04/2026

If you're interested in historical wargaming or have been looking for a good group to play with, the TableTop Pathfinders Wargaming Club is the group to join!
Also if you just want to come explore a wonderful Airborne/WorldWar2 museum but can't make it during our regular Saturday hours, we will get the museum open while the gaming club is here playing tomorrow from 3-7pm!

If you’re interested in learning about wargaming or are a current gamer looking for a great group to play with, come che...
08/21/2026

If you’re interested in learning about wargaming or are a current gamer looking for a great group to play with, come check out the TableTop Pathfinders Wargaming Club!

08/16/2026
08/13/2026

Next Club game night is this Saturday 15th August. As of right now, we have 3 games planned, a table of Bolt Action, Victory at Sea and a learning game of Star Wars Armada. As Another table of Bolt Action can be made if needed. As always anyone is welcomed to come out and play!! Club game night is 3-7pm.

Huge thank you to Club member Drew for making these amazing dice trays and pins for the club!!

Address

209 W Divine Street
Dunn, NC
28334

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(910) 892-1947

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