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Feb. 3: Numerous sites remain closed or will open at noon due to lingering snow and hazardous road conditions. Today's Closures and Delays
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February 7, 2026, 10am - 2pm
Have some fun at Town Creek on Saturday, February 7th with a finger weaving craft! Learn to make a bracelet using one of the many weaving traditions in North America. Bring a friend or make new ones as you create a friendship bracelet. Proceeds benefit The Friends of Town Creek Indian Mound Inc., which supports programs at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site.$3 per person10am, 12pm, and 2pm
January 17, 2026, 6pm - 9pm
Come celebrate the beginning of the winter astronomy season and join us beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in central NC! The evening begins with our "What's Up!" presentation at 6pm. 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 at the village site - bring your telescope or binoculars to observe Saturn and Jupiter, the constellations Winter Maker and Tarus, and watch for satellites.
January 24, 2026, 10am - 1pm
Join Town Creek Saturday, January 24th for a basket weaving workshop! Led by Lumbee artist Cindy Kay Locklear, this workshop will provide hands on experience in making a berry basket.
May 3, 2025, 10am - 2pm
Learn about stratigraphy by modeling the soil layers at Town Creek. Over time, soil and artifacts layer on top of each other to form a timeline. Studying soil layers is one way that archaeologists can find out the age of an artifact. By making a model, you can learn about all the people who came to Town Creek for thousands of years. The workshop is offered at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm; $3 per person. Proceeds benefit The Friends of Town Creek Indian Mound Inc., which supports programs at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site.
May 17, 2025, 9am - 4pm
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.
April 26, 2025, 7pm - 9pm
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. Then, beginning at 7:30pm, Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe Mars, Jupiter, and constellations including The Great Panther, Thunderbird, and Leo. Participants should dress for the cold and may wish to bring a red light to help them see in the darkness. Chairs and blankets welcome!
March 29, 2025, 7pm - 9:30pm
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.
April 5, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Learn the ancient art of twining plant fiber into string & make a bracelet to keep as a souvenir.
March 1, 2025, 10am - 3pm
Learn about and play one of the earliest and most popular games invented in the Americas
February 1, 2025, 10am - 2:30pm
Join us on February 1 for Cookie Excavations Learn how archaeologists carefully excavate a site without damaging artifacts by excavating a cookie for the chocolate chips! This activity is suitable for all ages and all materials will be provided.Excavation times are at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. $3 a person.