Discover the Science of the Dark at Port Discover, October 30 & 31Elizabeth City, NC —
Explore the creatures of the night, pirates of the sea, and things that spark in the dark at Port Discover on Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31. Learn about bats and how these creatures sense in the dark. Find out why pirates where those eye patches. Create sparks from quartz rocks and wintergreen candies. There will be lots of hands-on activities to try and goodies to take home! The activities are free and ongoing throughout Port Discover’s hours, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Port Discover is located at 613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City. Port Discover’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or
http://www.portdiscover.org/.
Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.
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The rescue and reconstruction of the Museum of The Albemarle’s c. 1755 Jackson House will be featured on UNC-TV’s Our State show on November 1, 2007 at 8:00 pm. The story is the result of over a year of taping and interviews by UNC-TV crews and museum staff. The segment features construction progress of the Jackson house, the anchor of the Museum’s second floor main gallery and a key part of “Our Story:” the history of the Albemarle region. Reconstruction and assembly of the Proctor smokehouse, an early 19th century log-plank smokehouse is also featured along with interviews with Curator Tom Butchko, Restoration Carpenter Russell Steele, and Restoration Specialist Reid Thomas, from the North Carolina State Historic Preservation’s eastern office and the Museum staff. Both the Jackson House and the Proctor smokehouse interpret the lives of many ambitious Albemarle farmers during the late colonial and early federal periods.
Carolina Carriages will operate lighted horse and carriage rides in conjunction with the Elizabeth City Ghost Walk on Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th adding to the ambiance of the event. Carriage rides will be available at an additional cost of $10.00 per person, $15.00 per couple, $5.00 per student (ages 5-18), and under 4 free. The carriage will run up and down Main Street from Water Street to the Culpepper Inn, letting passengers off and taking on new ones at many of the venues. Carriage hours of operation will be 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information, call 252-619-5745.
