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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Field trip opportunities in Lee County

Historic Railroad House
The heritage of Lee County is preserved at this museum in the old railroad depot agent's home.
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Old Gilliam Mill
Located on Big Pocket Creek, the mill was built by Howell and John Gilliam in 1856. It is one of the largest grist and cotton mills in Central North Carolina.
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San-Lee Environmental Education & Recreation Park
This park has a nature center with native, non-releasable and rehabilitating wildlife and staff to answer students' questions.
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Science Fun for Everyone
No need to go anywhere, Science Fun for Everyone will come to your classroom with hands-on, science-related experiments that make learning fun!
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Learn more about Lee County

Bottles and other artifacts at the historic Railroad House Museum
Bottles and other artifacts at the historic Railroad House Museum
These are bottles and other artifacts at the historic Railroad House Museum in Sanford, North Carolina. Built in 1872, the Railroad House is the oldest house in Sanford. Originally built as a home for the first depot agent of the Raleigh and Augusta Airline...
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Downtown Sanford, NC
Downtown Sanford, NC
This is a view of downtown Sanford, North Carolina. Sanford is the seat of Lee County.
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The historic Railroad House Museum in Sanford, NC
The historic Railroad House Museum in Sanford, NC
This is the historic Railroad House Museum in Sanford, North Carolina. Built in 1872, the Railroad House is the oldest house in Sanford. Originally built as a home for the first depot agent of the Raleigh and Augusta Airline Railroad, the Railroad House now...
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Lee County Courthouse
Lee County Courthouse
This is Lee County Courthouse in Lee County, North Carolina.
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Old Steam Locomotive #12 at the historic Railroad House Museum
Old Steam Locomotive #12 at the historic Railroad House Museum
The is the Old Steam Locomotive #12 at the Railroad House Museum in Sanford, North Carolina. Built in 1872, the Railroad House is the oldest house in Sanford. Originally built as a home for the first depot agent of the Raleigh and Augusta Airline Railroad,...
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