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Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
  • About/
    • This is Core Sound
    • History, Mission, Vision
    • Leadership
  • Visit/
    • What to Expect
    • Book an Adult/College Group
    • Book a School Group
    • Directions, hours, contact
  • Give/
    • Annual Giving
    • Ways to Give
    • Memorials & Honorariums
    • Membership: Join & Renew
    • Volunteer
  • Education/
    • Summer Camps
    • Kids Programming
    • STEM Education
    • Teacher Resources
    • Book a School Group
  • Events/
  • Resources/
    • Collections
    • Museum Projects
    • Museum Partnerships
    • Community Nights
    • Parlor Talks
    • Podcast
  • Rent/
  • SHOP/
    • Crab Pot Trees
    • Island Anchors
    • Aluminum Decor
    • Raffles
    • Shop All
    • Shopping Cart
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Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
  • About/
    • This is Core Sound
    • History, Mission, Vision
    • Leadership
  • Visit/
    • What to Expect
    • Book an Adult/College Group
    • Book a School Group
    • Directions, hours, contact
  • Give/
    • Annual Giving
    • Ways to Give
    • Memorials & Honorariums
    • Membership: Join & Renew
    • Volunteer
  • Education/
    • Summer Camps
    • Kids Programming
    • STEM Education
    • Teacher Resources
    • Book a School Group
  • Events/
  • Resources/
    • Collections
    • Museum Projects
    • Museum Partnerships
    • Community Nights
    • Parlor Talks
    • Podcast
  • Rent/
  • SHOP/
    • Crab Pot Trees
    • Island Anchors
    • Aluminum Decor
    • Raffles
    • Shop All
    • Shopping Cart
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Core Sound RUN
Apr
4
9:00 AM09:00
Events

Core Sound RUN

  • Saturday, April 4, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 09:00 11:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the 10th Annual Core Sound RUN on Saturday, April 4th at 9am!

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Earth Day 2026
Apr
28
to Apr 29
Events, Kids Events

Earth Day 2026

  • Tue, Apr 28, 2026 8:00 AM 08:00 Wed, Apr 29, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration opens soon!

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Water/Ways: A Smithsonian Travel Exhibition
May
30
to Aug 9

Water/Ways: A Smithsonian Travel Exhibition

  • Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM 10:00 Sun, Aug 9, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience this immersive traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian

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Marine Science Academy
Jun
15
to Jun 18
Summer Camp, Events

Marine Science Academy

  • Mon, Jun 15, 2026 7:30 AM 07:30 Thu, Jun 18, 2026 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 7th, 8th, 9th graders

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Tide Talk Teacher Training
Jun
22
to Jun 24
Summer Camp, Events

Tide Talk Teacher Training

  • Mon, Jun 22, 2026 8:00 AM 08:00 Wed, Jun 24, 2026 3:00 PM 15:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open to area educators. Priority Given to Carteret County teachers

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All-American Shrimp Fry
Jul
3
4:00 PM16:00
Events

All-American Shrimp Fry

  • Friday, July 3, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Music, activities, and a wonderful summer evening “at the end of the road”

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Summer Science Camp
Jul
7
to Jul 9
Summer Camp, Events

Summer Science Camp

  • Tue, Jul 7, 2026 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 9, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders

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Summer Science Camp
Jul
14
to Jul 16
Summer Camp, Events

Summer Science Camp

  • Tue, Jul 14, 2026 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 16, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 4th, 5th, 6th graders

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Down East Teacher Institute
Jul
20
to Jul 22
Summer Camp, Events

Down East Teacher Institute

  • Mon, Jul 20, 2026 7:30 AM 07:30 Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:30 PM 15:30
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open to area educators. Priority Given to Carteret County teachers

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Nature Around Us Photography Camp
Jul
27
9:00 AM09:00
Summer Camp, Events

Nature Around Us Photography Camp

  • Monday, July 27, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders

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Digital Photography & Art Camp
Jul
28
to Jul 29
Summer Camp, Events

Digital Photography & Art Camp

  • Tue, Jul 28, 2026 9:00 AM 09:00 Wed, Jul 29, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 4th 5th, 6th graders

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Waterfowling Camp: The Art & Science
Jul
30
to Jul 31
Summer Camp, Events

Waterfowling Camp: The Art & Science

  • Thu, Jul 30, 2026 9:30 AM 09:30 Fri, Jul 31, 2026 1:30 PM 13:30
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 3rd, 4th, 5th graders

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Core Sound Chow Down
Dec
4
5:30 PM17:30
Events

Core Sound Chow Down

  • Friday, December 4, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 9:30 PM 17:30 21:30
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for Old-Time Stews & Chowders

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Winter Taste of Core Sound
Feb
27
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Winter Taste of Core Sound

  • Friday, February 27, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a full winter feast!

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US Coast Guard Cape Lookout Day
Feb
7
11:30 AM11:30

US Coast Guard Cape Lookout Day

  • Saturday, February 7, 2026
  • 11:30 AM 5:00 PM 11:30 17:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Honoring Carteret County’s Rich Coast Guard History

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Santa Saturday
Dec
13
4:00 PM16:00
Events

Santa Saturday

  • Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 16:00 18:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of fun with Mr. Claus!

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Heritage (Live) Auction
Dec
6
3:00 PM15:00

Heritage (Live) Auction

  • Saturday, December 6, 2025
  • 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 15:00 16:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Waterfowl artwork & collectibles, Decoys old & new, and several surprises!

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Waterfowl Weekend
Dec
5
to Dec 7
Events

Waterfowl Weekend

  • Fri, Dec 5, 2025 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Dec 7, 2025 6:00 PM 18:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the best weekend of the year!

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Core Sound Chow Down - CANCELLED!
Dec
5
5:30 PM17:30
Events

Core Sound Chow Down - CANCELLED!

  • Friday, December 5, 2025
  • 5:30 PM 9:30 PM 17:30 21:30
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

CANCELLED FOR 2025 DUE TO WEATHER!

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ONLINE Auction
Dec
1
to Dec 6

ONLINE Auction

  • Mon, Dec 1, 2025 12:00 AM 00:00 Sat, Dec 6, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Waterfowl artwork & collectibles, Decoys, and more!
This one is ONLINE only!

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Christmas Market 2025
Nov
29
8:00 AM08:00
Events

Christmas Market 2025

  • Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 08:00 16:00
  • Core Sound Museum Store (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Featuring Crafters, Artists, Carvers, Vendors, Collectors, Photographers and Vendors of all kinds

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Gallery of Trees: Telling Our Story
Nov
21
to Jan 9
Events

Gallery of Trees: Telling Our Story

  • Fri, Nov 21, 2025 6:00 PM 18:00 Fri, Jan 9, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Opening Reception November 21st at 6pm

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Down East Holiday Show
Nov
6
to Nov 9

Down East Holiday Show

  • Thu, Nov 6, 2025 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Nov 9, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Greenville Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come see us at the 2025 Down East Holiday show!

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Annual Crab Pot Tree Sale
Oct
30
to Nov 1
Events

Annual Crab Pot Tree Sale

  • Thu, Oct 30, 2025 12:00 AM 00:00 Sat, Nov 1, 2025 11:59 PM 23:59
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Store (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

20% off during this weekend only!

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King Mackerel & the Blues are Running
Oct
24
to Oct 25
Events

King Mackerel & the Blues are Running

  • Fri, Oct 24, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00 Sat, Oct 25, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00
  • Joslyn Hall, Carteret Community College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get your tickets now!

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2025 Photography & Art Competition & Exhibition
Aug
29
to Nov 22

2025 Photography & Art Competition & Exhibition

  • Fri, Aug 29, 2025 10:00 AM 10:00 Sat, Nov 22, 2025 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 25TH.

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Waterfowling Camp: The Art & Science
Jul
31
to Aug 1
Summer Camp, Events

Waterfowling Camp: The Art & Science

  • Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:00 AM 10:00 Fri, Aug 1, 2025 12:30 PM 12:30
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 3rd, 4th, 5th graders

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Digital Photography & Art Camp
Jul
29
to Jul 30
Summer Camp, Events

Digital Photography & Art Camp

  • Tue, Jul 29, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Wed, Jul 30, 2025 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 4th 5th, 6th graders

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Nature Around Us Photography Camp
Jul
24
9:00 AM09:00
Summer Camp, Events

Nature Around Us Photography Camp

  • Thursday, July 24, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders

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Down East Teacher Institute
Jul
21
to Jul 23
Summer Camp, Events

Down East Teacher Institute

  • Mon, Jul 21, 2025 7:30 AM 07:30 Wed, Jul 23, 2025 3:00 PM 15:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open to area educators. Priority Given to Carteret County teachers

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Summer Science Camp
Jul
15
to Jul 17
Summer Camp, Events

Summer Science Camp

  • Tue, Jul 15, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 17, 2025 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 4th, 5th, 6th graders

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Summer Science Camp
Jul
8
to Jul 10
Summer Camp, Events

Summer Science Camp

  • Tue, Jul 8, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 10, 2025 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders

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All-American Shrimp Fry
Jul
5
4:00 PM16:00
Events

All-American Shrimp Fry

  • Saturday, July 5, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Music, activities, and a wonderful summer evening “at the end of the road”

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Parlor Talk Summer Series
Jun
19
to Aug 28
Events

Parlor Talk Summer Series

  • Thu, Jun 19, 2025 2:00 PM 14:00 Thu, Aug 28, 2025 2:00 PM 14:00
  • Core Sound Museum Store (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Thursday at 2pm through August 28th

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Marine Science Academy
Jun
16
to Jun 19
Summer Camp, Events

Marine Science Academy

  • Mon, Jun 16, 2025 8:00 AM 08:00 Thu, Jun 19, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising 7th, 8th, 9th graders

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Earth Day 2025
Apr
8
to Apr 9
Events, Kids Events

Earth Day 2025

  • Tue, Apr 8, 2025 8:00 AM 08:00 Wed, Apr 9, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration is open!

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Core Sound RUN
Apr
5
9:00 AM09:00
Events

Core Sound RUN

  • Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 09:00 11:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the 9th Annual Core Sound RUN on Saturday, April 5th at 9am!

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Community Night: Joel Hancock, "The Education of an Island Boy"
Mar
11
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Community Night: Joel Hancock, "The Education of an Island Boy"

  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for another Community Night gathering

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Community Night: Cape Lookout Village
Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Community Night: Cape Lookout Village

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for another Community Night gathering

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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Feb
7
5:30 PM17:30
Events

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

  • Friday, February 7, 2025
  • 5:30 PM 9:30 PM 17:30 21:30
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us!

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Community Night: Salter Path
Jan
14
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Community Night: Salter Path

  • Tuesday, January 14, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrating Salter Path & Our Diamond City Connections

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Santa Saturday
Dec
14
4:00 PM16:00
Events

Santa Saturday

  • Saturday, December 14, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of fun with Mr. Claus!

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Local Author Book Signings
Dec
7
11:00 AM11:00
Events

Local Author Book Signings

  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 11:00 16:00
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet your favorite local authors during Waterfowl Weekend

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