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Are you tired of the heat? Maybe you’re now considering some indoor activities? Whatever it is, I got your back! ENC Explorer is going to take you on a journey through Eastern NC to help you find some indoor things to do! Let’s check it out!
We all know and love visiting the Cameron Art Museum, but did you know it wasn’t always named that? Let’s first look at some history.
The St. John's Museum of Art opened in Wilmington's central business district in 1962. It outgrew its facility after 40 years of providing entertainment for the public. The museum moved to Independence and 17th Streets in 2001.
We still have not found out how the name changed. Let’s find out!
At St. John's Museum, a woman by the name of Louise Wells Cameron volunteered for more than 35 years. Additionally, serving on the board was her husband, Bruce B. Cameron. The board made the decision to change the name following a grant of the land. Then, it became the Cameron Art Museum.
Historical occurrences, such as the civil war, have taken place on Independence Street. Confederate monuments line the museum's grounds. Those Confederate revetments were built at the Battle of Forks Road.
The outer historical events and the inner creative masterpieces are on display here. The Cameron Art Museum remembers the people who died while on its grounds. It accomplishes this yearly through a reenactment. The reenactment includes:
You can enjoy the following things inside the Cameron Art Museum:
For this great indoor activity, head on over to 3201 South 17th Street and see how history comes to life.
Looking for a truly unique indoor activity? Well then, head on over to the New Bern Firemen's Museum!
The museum opened its doors in 1955! It has been providing the public with a learning experience since. A joyful and instructive educational day is open to everyone!
Discover the history of fires in New Bern as well as its particular activities. Therefore, learn about the background of the state's oldest fire company! You may relive the Great Fire of '22! It destroyed over a thousand downtown buildings. Additionally, you can speak with Fred, the adored fire horse! And learn something special.
Visit it at 420 Broad Street in New Bern, NC for a truly unique experience!
The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum were founded in August 2000. It is a top-notch organization that efficiently and effectively:
the material culture and heritage of the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Forces. All the way from 1940 and into the future. The Museum commemorates the country's past, current, and future soldiers. All the while, it pays tribute to the Army's Airborne and Special Operations history. Which spans more than 80 years.
The Airborne and Special Operations Foundation oversees the:
However, the U.S. Army owns and runs the Museum. The Museum is a part of the Army Museum Enterprise. It is protected by the U.S. Army Center of Military History.
This piece of history can be visited at 100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC as one of your indoor activities.
The Museum of the Albemarle is a fun resource for learning about Elizabeth City's past. As well as the neighborhood! A range of displays at the museum covers various facets of local history. From the time of its early settlement to the Civil War! Additionally, visitors can observe the area's historical changes. This is demonstrated through the local business, culture, and environmental exhibits.
David Cornelius wrote, “Loved the experience here, learned new things from the exhibits…”
The museum is a fantastic indoor thing to do! And on a steamy summer day when you don't want to be outside, it's guaranteed to be a hit! Visit it at 501 S Water St in Elizabeth City, North Carolina!
Heard of a maritime museum? Well, it all started in 1904 on Pivers Island. To be exact, it started at the U.S. Fisheries Laboratory. The North Carolina Maritime Museum didn't take on its present form, though, until 1984.
In the late summer and early fall of 1999, N.C. Maritime Museum increased the scope of its operations. The three maritime museums in NC help to preserve the state's coastal history. Along with the typical exhibits you might find in a maritime museum, you can also see:
All of these are represented in their portrayal of maritime history and culture. Each museum is unique and makes for an amazing indoor activity. To check out this specific museum, head on over to 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC.
After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.
