Posted on October 13, 2009 by shoutabout
Love pottery crafts? Looking for exquisite Christmas gifts? Then drive to Seagrove, NC the pottery capital of the world!
Join the 28th Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival on November 21 and 22 at Seagrove Elementary School.
Native Americans, the First Potters(data from NC Pottery Center exhibits)
Native Americans in the Carolina have been making utilitarian and ceremonial [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2009 by shoutabout
The Children’s Museum is finally open! Downtown Greenville is now sizzling with another fun family friendly attraction.
It’s a modern, cool and truly entertaining action-packed museum. Adults have as much (if not more) fun as the kids.
The museum is open Monday – Saturday 9AM to 5PM and Sunday 1 – 5PM. Admission is $12 [...]
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Posted on August 31, 2009 by shoutabout
Be wild, be free at the North Carolina Zoo, home to most amazing creatures you will ever see!
The beautiful 500 acres park is located at the foot of Uwharrie Mountains, just south of Asheboro and half way between Charlotte and Research Triangle Park.
The Zoo is open daily from 9AM to 5PM (4PM November [...]
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Posted on August 4, 2009 by shoutabout
Take advantage of reduced admission ($7 through November 22) and come see rats play ball at Discovery Place downtown Charlotte.
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This is serious business: there is a pre-game warm up presentation of Nacho the Rat Queen, referees, cheerleaders and non stop action basketball. The rats know their stuff!
Here’s a preview…
While at [...]
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Posted on June 27, 2009 by shoutabout
Freedom Park is an oasis of natural beauty, peace and healthy relaxation in the heart of the Queen City. Charlotte’s “Central Park” has indulged, pampered and energized, in a rite of passage, entire families for generations.
Fun things to do
(Freedom Park parking and activities map)
• Hike, jog or bike on miles of trails along the lake [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2009 by shoutabout
With a flap of its wings a butterfly can change the world.
Come to Edventure children museum downtown Columbia to see the incredible life journey of one of the most beloved creature on Earth! The butterfly exhibit is open daily May through October from 9:30AM to 4:30PM (Sundays from 12:30PM). Admission is free for members [...]
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Posted on April 5, 2009 by shoutabout
All aboard! Looking for something special to do with kids this coming weekend? Then come Saturday, April 11 from 9:30 AM to 4PM to the SC Railroad Museum in Winnsboro for the second Easter Bunny Eggspress Train day. Fares are $15 first class and $10 for coach ($10 kids 1 – 11 years).
SC Railroad Museum [...]
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Posted on September 7, 2008 by shoutabout
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site’s was the scene of a bloody American Revolution battle. “On Aug. 19, 1780, 200 Patriots rode to strike what they thought was an equal number of Loyalists at Musgrove Mill.Instead, they found themselves badly outnumbered, the Tories having been joined by 300 provincial regulars from the British post at Ninety [...]
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Posted on July 25, 2008 by shoutabout
No wonder the Little Einstein’s corner is one of the most popular exhibits at the awesome Discovery Place museum. Crowds gather quickly and are not shy to cheer on the volunteers as they perform “explosive” and even magical science experiments.
Tips to know before you go:
1. Go early morning, and if possible, during the week. The [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2008 by shoutabout
“The Force is With You” at the fun-packed Discovery Place, a wonderful children museum downtown Charlotte (309 N Tryon near intersection of W. Trade and 6th streets).
For $10 admission ticket ($8 for kids) you can roar with the dinosaurs, dig up fossils, blow-up stuff at the Little Einstein exhibit, be Leonardo Da Vinci for a [...]
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