Fort Defiance Inc. Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
Fort Defiance Inc. operates the restored 1792 Home of William Lenoir, a historic site that functions as a museum and educational venue in Statesville, North Carolina. Founded in 1971 as a non-profit, the organization preserves artifacts related to William Lenoir (1751–1739) and interprets life in that era for the public, opening the home and grounds to visitors in 1978. The entity houses more than 300 original artifacts connected to Lenoir and his family, reflecting its role as a conserved historical collection and interpretive site. Serving visitors interested in early American history, it addresses preservation, education, and cultural heritage within the museums and historical sites sector. The organization operates as a small nonprofit with a regional focus, maintaining operations at its Fort Defiance site in Statesville.