Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Armory and Museum

On August 23, 1793,  the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry (FILI) was organized after President George Washington enacted the Militia Act.  During the Civil War, the FILI took over the Fayetteville Arsenal for the Confederate forces.  The armory contains historical artifacts, weapons, uniforms, and memorabilia, including the carriage that rode the Marquis de Lafayette during his visit to Fayetteville.  The FILI is still an active ceremonial unit ans is North Carolina's official historic military command.