Exploring This Local Small Town Museum In North Carolina Is The Definition Of An Underrated Adventure
By Carolyn Harmon|Published December 28, 2023
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
Take this exciting, underrated adventure in North Carolina. Located at the picturesque Harkers Island, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center offers dynamic collections showcasing the past, present, and future of Down East Carteret County. With intriguing exhibitions, such as “Decoys of Core Sound,” a library, a Children’s Learning Center, a Gathering Room, a restored 1900s boat, and outdoor learning activities, the fun and learning never end. And to top it off, the Lookout Tower offers the best views of all.
Welcome to Core Sound Museum with programs, events, and special guests throughout the year.
You'll find such topics as waterfowl, quilting, hunting, folklore, birding, boatbuilding, and commercial fishing.
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And a cozy Gathering Room decorated with the Gallery of Trees every December was designed in the same style of hunt clubs that once lined the Outer Banks.
This space is filled with decoys and hunting memorabilia featuring the Billy & Janice Smith Collection of world-class decoys by Louisiana carvers Earl Federine, Tan Brunet, Jude Brunet, and Jimmy Vizier.
