Record #:

2568

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

To preserve and to make people aware of the coastal waterfowling tradition, citizens on Harkers Island hold a yearly Core Sound Decoy festival. Proceeds fund a waterfowl museum.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Nov 1995, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoys (Hunting)--Harkers Island; Wood-carvers; Festivals--Harkers Island; Museums--Harkers Island

Record #:

3726

Author(s):

Fredericks, Odile

Abstract:

As new developments build up on Harkers Island, Karen Amspacher works to preserve the island's heritage. She serves as editor of the newsletter THE MAILBOAT, head of the Core Sound Decoy Museum, cookbook compiler, and fundraiser for the new decoy museum building.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Early Summer 1998, p26-28, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Museums--Harkers Island; Harkers Island--Description and travel; Amspacher, Karen Willis, 1955-

Record #:

5154

Author(s):

Lea, Diane

Abstract:

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, both under construction, will reflect, when completed in 2003, the heritage of coastal Carolina. Both are located on Harkers Island. Core Sound will celebrate the art of decoying, and the Graveyard Museum will contain maritime history represented by the shipwrecks.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 2 Issue 6, July/Aug 2001, p14-18, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Museums--Harkers Island; Core Sound Waterfowl Museum (Harkers Island); Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum (Hatteras Island)