Ways to Give

The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center is grateful to those who have made contributions over the years and continue to help meet the needs of this facility and the opportunities of our educational programming. Since the Museum's founding, an amazing progression of individuals, families, and community partners have come to be part of what we call our "Core Sound Family,"  contributing immeasurably to the growth of the museum and preservation of the region's heritage. We hope you'll please consider supporting the museum today. 


Ways to Sponsor Events & Projects

Annual, Event & Special Projects
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Winter-Spring-Summer Events •

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (January)
From the beginning, the CSWM&HC has depended on its talented, giving and committed volunteers to do the "hard work." Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner honors those who give thousands of hours each year.
Gold: $5000 Silver: $3000 Bronze: $1500

Winter Taste of Core Sound (February)
Down East has always been known for its home-cooked, seafood and wild game cooking traditions. The Winter Taste brings all that together, from stewed redheads and scallop fritters to collards and sweet potatoes, this sit-down dinner is a time to celebrate the hunting, fishing and cooking traditions of our communities.
Gold: $5000 Silver: $3000 Bronze: $1500

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Core Sound Run (April)
The first Saturday of April continues to be one of the most family-oriented gatherings of the Core Sound year with more than 300 runners of all ages running, walking and strolling. The landscape, teams from local schools, the hospitality of the volunteers and the excitement of spring make this one of the Museum's most important events.
Event Sponsor: $5000/2500
Merch Sponsor: Shirt Sleeve $1500 • Kids’ Bags $1000 • Shirt Logo $500 • Shirt Listing $250
Youth Team/Group Sponsor: $250

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All-American Shrimp Fry (July)
This summer event honors all those who serve our community including veterans and active military, first responders, powerline crews, teachers, law enforcement, and health care workers who we all depend on to keep us safe and healthy. The 2nd MAW Band from Cherry Point MCAS is always the high point of this celebration!

Lead Event Sponsor:
$5000
Event Host Sponsor: $1000
Plate Sponsors Also Available At All Levels

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• Core Sound Season •

Core Sound Christmas & Waterfowl Weekend
November and December have become Core Sound's Season to bring together the best of our communities in the spirit of Christmas and the love for waterfowling, Down East's "biggest weekend" is now a homecoming that draws thousands of friends and family to "the end of the road" to buy, sell, swap - and EXPERIENCE Core Sound's living heritage that has sustained these communities for generations.
Gold: $5000 Silver: $3000 Bronze: $1500
Core Sound Lights: $2500
Gallery of Trees: $1000
Friday Night Chow Down: Sponsor $1500 | Partner $1000 | Patron $500 | Friend $250

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• Education Programs & Projects •

Core Sound Earth Day
Hundreds of school children from across Carteret County descend on Core Sound in mid-April to celebrate Earth Day with educators from across eastern North Carolina. Learning includes hands-on experiences in marine science, astronomy, wildlife habitat protection, decoy painting, commercial fishing, storytelling and much, much more.
Gold: $5000 Silver: $3000 Bronze: $1500

Core Sound Marine Science Academy
Building on the important vision of the Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy, Core Sound now carries on this middle school week long program to offer opportunities for local students to explore the vast marine science network of university programs dedicated to research and education. Duke Marine Lab, UNC's Institute of Marine Sciences, NC State's CMAST labs, the National Park Service and other educational establishments are included in this program that now offers Marine Science Academy II internships for second year students.
Gold: $5000 Silver: $3000 Bronze: $1500

Summer Camps - Art, Science & Carving
During the summer months Core Sound's education staff welcomes students at all grade levels to learn AND enjoy exploration experiences. Art, photography and all kinds of place-based STEM activities and projects give students a new opportunities to learn more about the natural world around them, from the maritime forest of Willow Pond to seine netting along the shore, kids get wet and dirty while they explore. Our waterfowl camp combines wildlife science with the art of decoy carving to catch a glimpse of Core Sound's rich waterfowling history.
Gold: $5000 Silver: $3000 Bronze: $1500

Down East Teachers Institute
What began as a one-day conversation with teachers to share Down East's history and culture, is now a three-day teacher institute opening doors for local educators to learn more about Down East's communities, traditions and challenges. Former educators lead the experience and CSWM&HC staff works directly with the teachers to develop curriculum-based classroom and field trip experiences for their students.
Gold: $5000 Silver: $3000 Bronze: $1500

Become a Sponsor Now
Select each event(s), program(s), or project(s) you’d like to sponsor and click “Add to Cart”. You may add as many variants as you’d like to one transaction. Thank you in advance for your investment in the work of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center.

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Gallery of Trees

Sponsor one of the many community-decorated Crab Pot Trees.

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Yearbook Advertising

Purchase an ad to be placed in our annual yearbook!

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Ways to Support Education

 

The Redhead Society 

The Redhead Society provides resources for Core Sound Museum & Heritage Center's educational programming such as field trip supplies, summer programming and teaching tools for hands-on learning inside and out. Founded by Dr. Ike Southerland, the Redhead Society welcomes all who would like to support the learning that is taking place "at the end of the road." Join for a one-time gift of $250 and receive a special commissioned print of Core Sound Redheads by artist Lena Ennis of Carteret County.

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Scholarships for Summer Camps

 
 

Help a child go to camp! We often have children that would love to attend one of our Summer Camps, but the family may not be able to provide the finances to send them. These scholarships go towards providing opportunities for those children.

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Ways to remember/honor friends & Family

 

Memorial Donations

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Remember a special friend or family member by making a contribution in their honor.

 

Porch Plank

Remember a special friend or family member by dedicating a porch plank to them with a $100 contribution.

Plank format (submit names at checkout):

In Honor of OR In Memory of

________________

Given by

_________________

Porch Planks
$100.00
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Veterans’ Flagpole Bricks

Remember a service friend or family member by purchasing a brick in their honor, located around the Veterans’ Flagpole in front of the museum.

Veterans' Flagpole Bricks
$150.00
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Effortless WAYS TO GIVE

Carry Core Sound with you and Core Sound benefits! The NC Specialty License Tag program has been one of our great successes and we invite you to get your Core Sound Tag today. Tags can be ordered online or at your local DMV office. Get your plate today! 

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PLANNED GIVING

Leave a legacy.  Planned giving is a simple way to make a lasting contribution to The Core Sound Museum and the Down East community. To discuss planned giving, please contact Karen Willis Amspacher, Executive Director, 252.723.0982. 


Year-End Giving

We humbly ask that you consider a gift to the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center as part of your year-end giving. With your support, we can continue to be the vibrant place our community needs. Our sustainability now will determine our long-term future.

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DONATE ONLINE

Donate online with any major credit or debit card. Donations of all amounts are invaluable. Please consider becoming a member of the Redhead Society (more info below). We appreciate your gift!

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DONATE BY MAIL

Donations may be mailed to: 
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
PO Box 556
Harkers Island, NC 28531

*If you are mailing a contribution that you would like to be in honor or in loving memory of someone special. Please specify the ‘individual’ and an address to which we can mail a special acknowledgment.