Town Creek Mound

Official account for Town Creek Indian Mound SHS, operated by staff of the Division of NC State Historic Sites, NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

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Learn more and apply at https://t.co/Tcz0HLzrkN

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Welcome back, teachers- ready to make the 25-26 school year unforgettable? We are here to support you with the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund, which reimburses costs to visit any of the 100+ sites/programs managed by the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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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%!

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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.

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

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

See the images for more details 

Applications available at https://t.co/ihRy9pohZr

The deadline to apply is May 22, 2025.

Call with any questions: 910-439-6802

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

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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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*DETOUR*
Travelers to Town Creek via NC 731 from the east be advised of a detour. The link leads to Google Maps directions to Town Creek from Pekin. Please contact us with any questions at 910-439-6802.

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

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

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

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

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

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Be sure to check us out on our newest social media site, #Bluesky at @towncreekmound.bsky.social

Also, follow us on Facebook & Instagram at @towncreekindianmound at on YouTube at @towncreekindianmound5957

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By order of @NC_Governor, November is American Indian Heritage Month!

#Coharie
#EasternBandOfCherokeeIndians
#HaliwaSaponiTribe
#LumbeeTribeOfNorthCarolina
#MeherrinIndianTribe
#OccaneechiBandOfTheSaponi
#Sappony
#WaccamawSiouan
#NCAmericanIndianHeritageMonth
@ncculture

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#Sappony
#WaccamawSiouan
#NCAmericanIndianHeritageMonth
#NCAIHM
NC Department of Administration
North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission

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November is American Indian Heritage Month in North Carolina and were kicking it off with the beautiful and official artwork celebrating this observance, created by Raven Dial-Stanley (Lumbee)  Sponsored by United Tribes of NC and the NC Commission of Indian Affairs

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Celebrate American Indian Heritage this month, and all year long, by learning more about NC’s historic and contemporary First Americans!
#Coharie
#EasternBandOfCherokeeIndians
#HaliwaSaponiTribe
#LumbeeTribeOfNorthCarolina
#MeherrinIndianTribe
#OccaneechiBandOfTheSaponi