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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Wilmington, NC (http://www.capefearmuseum.com/)
Resource summary
- Appropriate grades: 3–8
- Subjects: science (biology and life science, environmental science, natural history), social studies (North Carolina, United States history)
- Provider: City of Wilmington
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- Learn about your county This activity will allow fourth grade students in North Carolina to learn more about the counties that surround their home county. Using online images, students will create a multimedia presentation to share with others.
More on the web
- North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (NCNERR) This site has information on estuaries in North Carolina as well as field trip information, lesson plans, hourly weather and water observations, an esturary cam, videos, and much more.
- Fort Fisher Photos of artifacts and the Fort Fisher oceanfront as well as several Civil War battle maps. Also contains information about the river defenses, running the blockade, the attacks on Fort Fisher, and the aftermath. Additionally, there is a section that explains the role of Fort Fisher during WWII.
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Originally created by the Daughters of the Confederacy as a "creditable museum of Confederate relics", the Cape Fear Museum began as The Confederate Museum in 1898. Throughout the years it has had several names and been housed in at least 4 different buildings. Today it is located at 814 Market Street and offers a variety of exhibits on the history, ecology, and natural history of the lower Cape Fear region.
Special curriculum-based programs are offered to K-12 teachers and their students when they visit the museum. Educator packets are available for these programs. Guided tours of the museum are fee-based and available by request. To schedule a visit, call 910.341.4350 x3018.