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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · 13d

Today & every day, we honor their living traditions, leadership, & strength that continues to shape NC’s story.

Learn more through the North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission: aihc.nc.gov

#NCIndigenous #NCTribes #IndigenousPeoplesDay

North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission | American Indian Heritage Commission

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · 13d

Indigenous communities are not just part of NC’s history; they are an essential part of its present & future.

NC is home to 130k+ American Indians & 8 state-recognized tribes: Coharie, Eastern Band of Cherokee, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of Saponi, Sappony, & Waccamaw Siouan.

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · 13d

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in North Carolina.

Observed on the second Monday in October, this day honors the perseverance, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples.

#NCIndigenous #NCTribes #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Aug 18

Learn more and apply at dncr.nc.gov/learning-happens-here-field-trip-fund

#nclearninghappenshere
#NCDNCR
#NCSHS

Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund | NC DNCR

Explore financial support for field trips to NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources' locations.

dncr.nc.gov

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Aug 18

The fund reimburses:

Transportation costs (including charter buses when needed)

Admission or special activity fees

Substitute reimbursement when necessary for the trip

Meals for students with financial need

Acceptance rate for fund requests is 98%!

Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund | NC DNCR

Explore financial support for field trips to NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources' locations.

dncr.nc.gov

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Aug 18

Welcome back, teachers- ready to make the new school year unforgettable? We are here to support you with the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund, which will reimburse costs to visit any of the 100+ sites/programs managed by the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, including Town Creek!

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Jul 29

Join us for family fun & experiment molding a medium that’s older than dirt! Learn the pinch-pot pottery technique to craft & decorate a clay container just like the people of Town Creek did 1,000 years ago. This activity is $3 per person & offered at 10am, 12pm, & 2pm. See you at the mound!

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · May 27

1st Saturdays @ Town Creek: Atlatl Day!
Visit Town Creek June 7 & learn to use a spear thrower that dates to the last ice age. Proceeds benefit The Friends of Town Creek Indian Mound Inc., which supports programs at Town Creek Indian Mound.
Activity Times: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm
Cost: $3 per person.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · May 13

Come work at Town Creek Indian Mound!
Saturday part-time opportunities available
$15/hour

Applications available in the Visitors Center during regular business hours or by visiting: oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-gov...

Check the images for more information.

Call with any questions: 910-439-6802

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · May 6

Due to technical difficulties, we are currently without email/internet & telephone connections are sporadic. We apologize for any inconvenience, but will post once systems are restored.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · May 4

May the 4th be with you! Happy #StarWarsDay from Town Creek!

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Apr 16

CLOSED 4/18/2025

Town Creek will be closed Friday, April 18 in observance of the Easter holiday. The site will be open 9am - 5pm Saturday, April 19.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Apr 1

No April foolin'!
On April 1, 1937, Lloyd Frutchey, a Montgomery County farmer, donated land containing a Mississippian-era Indian mound to the state of NC for excavation, interpretation & protection.
In 1955, Town Creek became NC’s first State Historic Site.

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Mar 25

*DETOUR*
Those traveling to Town Creek via NC 731 from the east/Candor NC area, be advised there is a detour on the route. The following link provides Google Maps directions to Town Creek from Pekin. Feel free to contact the Site with any questions at 910-439-6802.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Mar 7

The smoke hole in the townhouse roof at Town Creek acts as a camera obscura, & is especially dramatic on windy, partly cloudy days. A camera obscura is a unit that projects images of the outside world onto a dark surface, from the Latin words camera meaning "room" & obscura meaning "dark.”

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Feb 22

Town Creek will operate on a regular schedule today, 9am to 5pm, Saturday February 22, 2025. We’ll see you at the Mound!

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Feb 21

CLOSED
Town Creek is closed today, 2/21/2025.

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Feb 19

CLOSED
Town Creek is closed today, 2/19/2025, due to pending hazardous weather.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Jan 24

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Jan 23

Delayed opening
Town Creek will open at 12pm today, January 23.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Jan 22

***CLOSED January 22nd***
Town Creek is closed today due to hazardous weather conditions. Contact us at [email protected]

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Jan 11

Site closed.
Due to hazardous weather/travel conditions, Town Creek will be closed Saturday, January 11th.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Dec 3

Delayed opening

Town Creek will delay opening until 12pm today, Tuesday, Dec 3, due to weather considerations.

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Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Nov 26

Town Creek will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 28 & 29. The site will reopen on Saturday, 9-5.

Town Creek Indian Mound NC State Historic Site @towncreekmound.bsky.social · Nov 22

A memorial will be dedicated in honor of Lynette & John Jeffries in #HillsboroNC on 11/24/24. Check the pic for more details.

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