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Field trip opportunities in Durham County

Bennett Place: This is Civil War historic landmark was the location of the largest troop surrender of the Civil War.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum: Visit Duke Homestead or take an online tour, which not only features the history of the Duke family, their tobacco endeavors, and their homestead, but also contains a collection of original cigarette commercials and a movie of the tobacco bagging process.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Duke University Lemur Center: Includes information about the feeding, reproduction, habitat and behavior of a variety of primates including lemurs, fat-tailed dwarves, and more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Eno River State Park: Students will learn about the plants and animals found in Eno River State Park as well as the importance of water quality and stewardship to their local watershed.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Haw River Festival Learning Celebration: Don't miss this fun and informative festival celebrating the Haw River, its history, and the creatures that live there.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Historic Stagville: Read about the history of the plantation, the Bennehan and Cameron families who owned the plantation, the slave community, the structures on the plantation, and the effect the Civil War had on Stagville Plantation.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Museum of Life and Science: Packed with highly interactive exhibits, the Museum of Life and Science showcases aerospace, weather, geology, Carolina wildlife, farmyard, train rides, traveling exhibits, gift shops, café and more culminating with the tropical Magic Wings Butterfly House and Bayer Crop Science Insectarium.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University: Visit the Nasher Museum of Art to take in the special exhibits as well as the permanent displays of classical antiquities, European medieval art, European and American paintings, African art, and ancient American art.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

National Institute of Environmental Health: Tour the National institute of Environmental Health campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and learn about environmental health as well as career options for those who are interested in going into the field of biomedical research.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area: Originally settled by the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area has a diversity of natural communities including undisturbed forest and a wide variety of wildlife species.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Ocean and You Marine Science Education: Bring the ocean to your classroom and explore marine and environmental education with this innovative program created by an oceanographer and two science educators.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Schoolhouse of Wonder: The nature programs offered by the Schoolhouse of Wonder can be held at the Nature Center or in your classroom. With hands-on experience, students learn the importance of taking care of the Earth.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Scrap Exchange: Tap into your students creativity with a trip to the Scrap Exchange in Durham. Donated scrap materials that were destined for the landfill can be used to make fun art projects and help students learn the importance of recycling.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Storm Water Education: Students will learn about stormwater runoff and pollution prevention when they visit the City of Durham Public Works Department.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Water Conservation/Public Education Programs: A wonderful service provided by the city of Durham Water Management Department to inform the community and K-12 students about the importance of conservation of our most important natural resource - water.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

West Point on the Eno: This park offers environmental and historical programs for K-12 students in beautiful, natural surroundings.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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Opposition to the Knights of Labor: In North Carolina in the New South, page 3.11; Editorial in a Durham newspaper, 1887, expressing concern about the Knights of Labor. Includes historical commentary.; Format: newspaper

Street scene near bus station in Durham, North Carolina: Three white women approach a building with a sign "Southern Dairies Ice Cream." The entrance they are approaching is labeled "White Ladies Only."; Format: image/photograph

Tobacco factory at Duke Homestead: Format: image/photograph

Working in a tobacco factory: In North Carolina in the New South, page 3.2; Newspaper interview with a woman who worked for the Duke tobacco company rolling cigarettes in the 1880s. Includes historical commentary.; Format: newspaper

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