African American Cultural Complex – Raleigh, North Carolina

African American Cultural Complex – Raleigh, North Carolina
Are you interested in tracing the history of the African American lifestyle of North Carolina?  If you are then you will want to visit this complex where you will be able to see a collection of artifacts, documents and see displays which are housed in several buildings along… [Continue Reading]

Aurora Fossil Museum – Aurora, North Carolina

Aurora Fossil Museum – Aurora, North Carolina
This educational resource was founded in 1976 to increase the knowledge of the geology and paleontology of the coastal plains of North Carolina.  The exhibits and outreach programs as well as the field studies give students an opportunity to understand the land on which they live.

Fort Macon State Park – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Fort Macon State Park – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
The historic landmark at this site is the 5 sided fort constructed of brick and stone which guarded the entrance to Beaufort Harbor.  The Park is surrounded on three sides by water, the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet and Bogue Sound.  There are 26 vaulted rooms (also called… [Continue Reading]

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – Dare County, North Carolina.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – Buxton, North Carolina
The Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras is the tallest in the nation.  It is a point of pride for the state of North Carolina.  The visitor center is open to the public all year although the lighthouse itself is open from early April – mid-October.
The "Big Barber Pole" with its… [Continue Reading]

Camp Lejeune – Jacksonville, North Carolina

Camp Lejeune – Jacksonville, North Carolina
Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corpse Base which is home to the II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Divios and three other major Marine commands.  The camp also has a Naval hospital.
In the area of Jacksonville Camp Lejeune has more than 400 miles of roadways, 50 miles of sidewalks, 50… [Continue Reading]