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About
Historic Washington
Washington, the first to be named for General George Washington,
offers an authentic and enjoyable setting for a day, weekend, or
a lifetime. The City located on the Pamlico & Tar Rivers
features a self-guided walking tour through the vast historic
district. The walking tour also leads visitors through the
Harbor District where galleries, boutiques, and restaurants
allow you to pick your pleasure. Don’t miss the North Carolina
Estuarium where the Pamlico-Tar estuary system is celebrated as
the spectacular natural resource it is. More than 200 hands on
exhibits provide education and entertainment for the young and
old.
North Carolina Estuarium Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM
- 4 PM
Admission Fees:
Adults
$4; Students K-12 $2; Children 4 & younger free
Major
Program Areas:
Estuaries, Maritime, Ecology/Environmental Education,
Eco-Tourism
North
Carolina Estuarium Education Resources:
School
Tour Requirements:
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Maximum group size:
90 (greater with prearrangement)
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Reservations required
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$2 / student + $2 for
special program (Class scholarships available), One
chaperone free per 10 students.
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One hour tour; larger
groups with rotating sub-groups 1.5 hours.
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Curriculum-based
tours if requested, K-12.
Education
Coordinator: Jennifer Watkins:
jhwatkins@embarqmail.com
North
Carolina Estuarium
223 East
Water Street
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: 252.948.0000
Fax: 252.948.4747
 Website:
partnershipforthesounds.org
Email:
estuarium@embarqmail.com
GPS
location: 35°32’24.45”N, 77°03”14.26”W
About
the North Carolina Estuarium
A
facility of Partnership for the Sounds, it is located in
Washington on the Pamlico River. It lets visitors explore
the ecology of North Carolina’s estuaries (especially the
Tar-Pamlico River and Pamlico Sound), some of the threats
facing our vital coastal rivers and sounds, and ways humans
have used this ecosystem for thousands of years.
About
the Facilities
As one of North
Carolina’s most innovative environmental centers, the
Estuarium houses more than 200 scientific and historic
exhibits that the whole family will enjoy. Features and
activities also include:
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Artwork with
environmental themes from regional artists, including a
room-size interactive sculpture
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Aquariums and terrariums
with live estuarine species
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A ¾ mile boardwalk along
the Pamlico River
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Audio-Visual
presentations
Handicap Accessibility:
The building is fully
accessible
About
the Programs
North Carolina Estuarium Hours of Operation:
Tuesday –
Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission Fees:
Adults
$4; Students K-12 $2; Children 4 & younger free
Major Program Areas:
Estuaries, Maritime, Ecology/Environmental Education,
Eco-Tourism
North Carolina Estuarium Education Resources:
School Tour Requirements:
-
Maximum group size: 90 (greater with prearrangement)
-
Reservations required
-
$2 /
student + $2 for special program (class scholarships
available); one chaperone free per 10 students
-
One
hour tour; larger groups with rotating sub-groups 1.5
hours
-
Curriculum-based tours if requested, K-12
Education Coordinator: Jennifer
Watkins:
jhwatkins@embarqmail.com
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