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Battleship USS North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:36:52 +0000

Battleship USS North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina 1937 began the life on the seas for the USS North Carolina. It was the first battleship to be constructed in sixteen years and was the fist of ten fast battleships to join American fleet in the WWII. She was commissioned on April 9, 1941 and was,... [Continue Reading]

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Fort Fisher – Kure Beach, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:12:30 +0000

Fort Fisher – Kure Beach, North Carolina Fort Fisher was once of the Confederacy’s largest and technically advanced forts. This stronghold was the final hold for the Confederate army and which Robert E. Lee depended solely for supplies following the defeats at Savannah and Mobile. It was until the last few months of the Civil... [Continue Reading]

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Aurora Fossil Museum – Aurora, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:46:29 +0000

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. The fossil... [Continue Reading]

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Fort Macon State Park – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:43:35 +0000

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... [Continue Reading]

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – Dare County, North Carolina.

Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:58:21 +0000

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"... [Continue Reading]

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Camp Lejeune – Jacksonville, North Carolina

Editor — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:50:16 +0000

Camp Lejeune – Jacksonville, North Carolina Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps 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... [Continue Reading]

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Markers of History in North Carolina – North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:42:18 +0000

Markers of History in North Carolina – North Carolina There are many historical markers that would be of interest to those traveling in the area of North Carolina. Some tell the story of the Civil War while others tell of slavery and the life led by those whose freedom was gained by this war. Here you... [Continue Reading]

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North Carolina Maritime Museum – Beaufort, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:58:26 +0000

North Carolina Maritime Museum – Beaufort, North Carolina This museum showcasing the history of the maritime life in North Carolina has a wide array of different things for you to see and learn while visiting. There are full-sized watercrafts and models from sailing skiffs to commercial fishing boats are displayed along with decoys, hand tools,... [Continue Reading]

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Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens – New Bern, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:43:39 +0000

The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens has a Lot to Offer Visitors. The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, which is located in New Bern, North Carolina is a very popular place for people to visit. Those who come to the site will find tons of great things to learn and see in a... [Continue Reading]

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Lost Colony Children’s Theatre – Roanoke Island, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:38:15 +0000

Catch a Show at the Lost Colony Children’s Theatre. The first English settlement in the New World was lost to history, and its disappearance is still very much a mystery. The colony was established on Roanoke Island, but life was very hard for the settlers. Food was scarce and there were the hostile native people... [Continue Reading]

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Explore Aquatic Environments at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Travel Writer — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:28:47 +0000

On your next visit to North Carolina, pay a visit to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This is the largest Aquarium in the state and houses a variety of fish and sea creatures that inhabit North Carolina’s coastal waters. Sharks, alligators and sea turtles are just some of the aquatic life on display... [Continue Reading]

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