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Cape Fear Museum

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Exploring the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear since 1898. A department of New Hanover County.
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GEMS4U, Thursday and Mom is in the shop all day! She is taking in beaded bracelets to repair today. Come by and let your beaded jewelry sparkle again. 💛 Our latest review from Square! 💛Everything about this shop is the best! The hometown atmosphere, the kind and caring customer service, the love that is felt the minute you walk through the door, I couldn’t ask for a better rock shop! Thanks for helping make my birthday one of the best ever! 💛 And look who came to visit yesterday! So cute!!🩷❤️ Follow the Sunflowers to GEMS4U and find the Kindness! 🌻 GEMS4U - Established in 2008 The Cotton Exchange 354 Nutt Street Granary Building Space 21 Wilmington NC Open 7 Days a Week from 10:30am - 5:00pm PARKING: Remember to park your car in the gated parking lot behind The Cotton Exchange for 3 Hours of Free parking. Bring in your gate ticket to get validated with any one of our shops or restaurants!
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Our new Mobile Trip Guide is the perfect tool to plan an unforgettable weekend in and around Wilmington and our three island beaches 🌊 To start curating your next getaway or just a fun-packed Saturday, comment GUIDE, and we’ll send you a link where you can start planning. You can also click the link below 👇 *Pro tip: once you click the link, tap “share” at the bottom of the screen and then “add to Home Screen” so you can start using the tool just like any other app 📱 Check out the places featured in this post below 👇 @rxchickenandoysters 🦪 @thehalfbev 🥪 @wanderingcone 🍨 @concordeespressobar ✈️ ☕️ @littleloaf_ilm 🎂 @airliegardens 🌺 @capefearmuseum💡 @theburgwinwrighthouse🏡 @shopcottonexchangeilm 🛍️ @moorescreek_nps 🇺🇸 @nhcarboretum 🌳 @liveoakbankpav 🎸 @thalianhall 🎭 @greenfieldlakeamp 🎷 @wilsoncentercfcc 🎻 📷: @stephburdorff #VisitWilmingtonNC #WilmingtonNC
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A new kids’ museum to add to your list! The Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington is a fun option for families, especially when you need a break from the beach or somewhere to get out energy on a rainy day! Wilmington is an easy day trip from our Airbnbs on Carolina Beach or Oak Island! Follow for more things to do along the NC coast @sweet_hideaways #WilmingtonNC #CarolinaBeachNC #OakIslandNC #ThingsToDoWithKids #NCTravel
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GEMS4U, a windy and chilly Sunday and Mom is in the shop all day! Come by The Cotton Exchange, stay warm and enjoy all the shops and restaurants! Rings and more Rings! Take a peek! Follow the Sunflowers to GEMS4U and find the Kindness! 🌻 GEMS4U - Established in 2008 The Cotton Exchange 354 Nutt Street Granary Building Space 21 Wilmington NC Open 7 Days a Week from 10:30am - 5:00pm PARKING: Remember to park your car in the gated parking lot behind The Cotton Exchange for 3 Hours of Free parking. Bring in your gate ticket to get validated with any one of our shops or restaurants!
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🔦 Event Spotlight: Nuclear Panel Discussions 🔦 Curious about the future of nuclear science? Join us as nuclear experts discuss the impact, innovation, applications, and future of nuclear technology. Bring your questions and hear firsthand how nuclear science is powering advancements in energy, medicine, research, and beyond! ⚛️ Nuclear Power Generation: The Big Picture This session discusses nuclear energy’s contributions to powering America, electric grid reliability, economy, and role in protecting the environment. ⚛️Busting Nuclear Myths: Uncovering the Truth about Safety and Innovation An opportunity to examine common misconceptions around nuclear and safety and why such myths are not true. ⚛️The Future of Nuclear: Breakthrough in Energy, Medicine, Space, and Other Future Uses Explore near- and long-term developments in nuclear science related to healthcare, space exploration, and industry advance technologies in nuclear and its applications. 🗒️ All three panels will be broadcast to the other panel locations! To check out more information about Nuclear Science Week and to register to attend events, visit the link in our bio! #2026NuclearSciWeekWilmington #nuclearscienceweek #NuclearEnergy #2026NuclearSciWeek #wilmingtonnc
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Pine Forest Cemetery has been part of Wilmington’s story since before the Civil War. Historian Dr. Jan Davidson shares why Pine Forest Cemetery matters and why its history is worth protecting. Join us Sunday, November 8 at The Garage at DREAMS for Roots & Remembrance: Restoration, benefiting the preservation of Pine Forest Cemetery. 🎟️ Link in bio #PineForestCemetery #RootsAndRemembrance #WilmingtonNC #CapeFearHistory #BlackHistory #CemeteryPreservation #NCHistory
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First grade took their curiosity on the road! 🚌🔎✨ Our little Dolphins had an absolute BLAST exploring the new Cape Fear Museum! A day full of discovery, hands-on learning, and BIG smiles! 🐬💙 Learning beyond the classroom is always an adventure! 🌟
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GEMS4U, Monday, plus Mary, the owner, is in the shop all day! Come by and see her beautiful smile and spirit! 💛 We love our GEMS4U shop so much! It has brought us hard work, excitement, heartbreak, love, tough decisions, laughter and so much more. We have never given up, and we have always pushed forward with life's lessons under our belt. February 2027 will be our 19th year! We are beyond Grateful! It is such a huge part of us! Thank you for being a part of it. 💛 Follow the Sunflowers to GEMS4U and find the Kindness! 🌻 GEMS4U - Established in 2008 The Cotton Exchange 354 Nutt Street Granary Building Space 21 Wilmington NC Open 7 Days a Week from 10:30am - 5:00pm PARKING: Remember to park your car in the gated parking lot behind The Cotton Exchange for 3 Hours of Free parking. Bring in your gate ticket to get validated with any one of our shops or restaurants!
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If you’re getting a little stir crazy with the rainy weather, here’s some alternatives rather than staying home! Visit the new @capefearmuseum to explore the planetarium, changing exhibits, hands-on science area & more 💫 Paint your own pottery at @thecozybookwyrm with tons of shapes to choose from 🎨 If you’re up for a little drive, head to @hightidesgoodvibesfun in Surf City 🎳 @gameover_wilmington has multiple escape room options especially great to take your older kids 🧩 @daveandbusters_wilmington and @flipnfly are classics that never disappoint! Lastly @13thholehalloweenminigolf is decorated with Halloween classics for anyone who wants a little trick or treat fun 🎃 So which one is it… staying in or venturing out? → Follow for more updates, things to do, and more in Wilmington, NC! #wilmingtonnc #wrightsvillebeachnc #northcarolinaliving #wilmingtonrealestate #wilmingtonrealtor
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Come to the @capefearmuseum with us! #capefearmuseum #wilmingtonnc
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Check out this year's awesome raffle prizes! We have 20 potential prizes thanks to the generous donations of local businesses and organizations. Thank you to everyone who donated! 👏 🎁 Anyone who attends this year's festival can enter the raffle by taking the exit survey. The survey is conducted by @uncw_evs to collect feedback and evaluate the public's knowledge and attitude changes around fire. We are so grateful to everyone who takes the time to complete these surveys that help us improve the festival each year!
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GEMS4U, Sunday and Mary is in the shop! What a great day to be indoors at The Cotton Exchange! Come by and visit all of our local shops and restaurants! Come by and enjoy yourself. Without YOU, there is no US! Thank you for supporting local businesses and thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💛 Follow the Sunflowers to GEMS4U and find the Kindness! 🌻 GEMS4U - Established in 2008 The Cotton Exchange 354 Nutt Street Granary Building Space 21 Wilmington NC Open 7 Days a Week from 10:30am - 5:00pm PARKING: 💛 Remember to park your car in the gated parking lot behind The Cotton Exchange for 3 Hours of Free parking. Bring in your gate ticket to get validated with any one of our shops or restaurants!
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