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Among the things North Carolina Natural Museum’s staff voted as the best from its Nature Exploration Center and Nature Research Center: Diving Pelican, Coastal Hall Exhibit; Mountains to the Sea; Maine Lobster, Arthropod Zoo; Window on Animal Health; Micro World iLab; and Touchable Meteorites.
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30739
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The Andy Griffith museum in Mount Airy sits next to the Andy Griffith Playhouse, about a half-mile from the actor’s boyhood home. Officially opened late September, the museum boasts the largest collection of Griffith memorabilia. The museum collection comes from a collector named Emmett Forrest, and donations from other actors.
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St. Lewis questions why the southern United States is called the Bible Belt instead of the Imagination Belt; due to the amount of museums, art galleries, theaters, and bands, the South could certainly hold to this reputation.
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30657
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Many notable people were born in North Carolina and have museums dedicated in their honor. Four of the many sites that showcase famous North Carolinians include the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum, Ava Gardner Museum, Andy Griffith Museum, and Catfish Hunter Museum. Descriptions of the four museums are provided.
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The pinnacle of aviation history in North Carolina and the world is located at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. In addition, many other aviation-related historical attractions and museums can be found throughout the state. This article provides descriptions of ten destinations for aviation enthusiasts.
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42799
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North Carolina's Universities are stewards of some very special items. Special finds are noted at the following: UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, Wake Forest University, Johnson C. Smith University, Appalachian State University, Shaw University and Duke University.
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35392
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This article profiled the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Research Curator of Crustaceans position, its retiree (Dr. John Cooper) and his successor (Bronwyn Williams). Cooper’s contributions included serving as a reference for environmental managers. Williams’ contributions included providing information about specimens she collected in the Northwest.
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A king-sized museum trailer has been heading down the highways of North Carolina. It contains displays depicting facts of North Carolina's first one hundred years. Sponsored by the Carolina Charter Tercentenary Commission, the mobile museum details North Carolina from Carolina Charter in 1663 to 1763.
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