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“Rain and Other Things” by Sue Scoggins
MUSEUMS

North Carolina Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum features exhibits, sailing classes, boat building and
programs on the maritime history, culture and environment of coastal North
Carolina. Open seven days a week, except select holidays, and admission is free.
ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com | 315 Front Street, Beaufort | 252-728-7317

Carteret County Museum of History & Art – The History Place
The History Place shares the story of the area’s past, as well as its most important
features. The museum has gathered local artifacts throughout the years. Its
Research Library has been judged to have “the best collection of Civil War and East
Coast genealogies from Massachusetts on down.” The museum store offers local
crafts and books. Free to the visiting public. Open Tues-Fri and the first Sat of each
month, 10am-4pm.
thehistoryplace.org | 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City | 252-247-7533

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center is dedicated to heritage
preservation of the Down East section of Carteret County. Observe decoy carving
demonstrations, quilting bees, the restoration of the 1940’s workboat the "Jean
Dale", art and photography exhibitions. The museum’s galleries are filled with
community displays and documentaries centered around Julian Guthrie’s
handmade spritsail skiff. Visit the museum and get a taste of Down East’s living
history, its natural beauty and its wonderful hospitality. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 2-5pm. coresound.com | 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island | 252-728-1500

“Bogue Beach” by Sue Sneddon

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