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Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site will host a day long archaeology workshop sponsored by The Friends of Town Creek Indian Mound Inc. that will fulfil many of the requirements for the Scouting America Archaeology Merit Badge. Through presentations and hands on activities, participants will learn about the science of archaeology, field methods, research questions, and career opportunities.

Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The event kicks off at 7pm with the auditorium presentation “What’s Up?” – an introduction to the planisphere, an overview of sights to be seen this evening, and astronomical alignments at Town Creek. Then, beginning at 7:30pm, Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe Mars, Jupiter, and constellations including The Slim One, and Revolving Man. Participants should dress for the cold and may wish to bring a red light to help them see in the darkness.

Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The event kicks off at 6pm with the presentation “What’s Up?” – an introduction to the planisphere, an overview of sights to be seen this evening, and some of the lore surrounding them. Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe the moon, Saturn, and Andromeda. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and be prepared to relax beneath the firmament, enjoying the view as we hunt for passing satellites and discuss visible constellations. Telescopes and binoculars are encouraged.

A new traveling exhibit, “Making Our Voices Heard: North Carolinians Fighting for Civil Rights,” will be on display at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic during the month of June.

Join us for socially distanced star-gazing beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in central NC and learn more about the heavens above!  The evening begins with our "What's Up!" presentation at 7pm. This program provides information about what to look for that night and a little of the folklore associated with it. Then, take in the darkening view as the Milky Way stretches high overhead, from horizon to horizon.  Bring your telescope or binoculars to observe gas giants Saturn and Jupiter.