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Town Creek Indian Mound to Host Two Astronomy Events on April 20

April 2, 2013 – 9:44 am

Mount Gilead – Town Creek Indian Mound will host two exciting events in one day, “Astronomy Day” and “Town Creek Under the Stars.”  On Saturday, April 20, visitors will have the opportunity to safely observe the sun during the day and stargaze later that night. The “Astronomy Day” daytime event will include observation of our [...]

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Seeing STARRS: Comet Viewing Parties March 10-16

March 5, 2013 – 4:30 pm

MOUNT GILEAD – Sky watchers may be in for a rare treat in early March when comet C/2011 L4, also known as Comet Pan-STARRS, may become a naked-eye object in the evening sky. Town Creek Indian Mound will host a free week-long event “Seeing STARRS” from March 10 -16 for this once-in-a-lifetime chance to view the [...]

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Town Creek Under the Stars: Mayan Apocalypse Edition

December 6, 2012 – 10:52 am

MOUNT GILEAD – On Dec. 21, the Mayan long count calendar officially “runs out of time,” leading some to predict that the world will end.  However, we plan to be here later that night, so come join the staff at Town Creek Indian Mound at 6 p.m. for what will be our final astronomy program for 2012 at one of [...]

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Celebrate “Christmas for the Birds” at Town Creek Indian Mound Dec. 1

November 20, 2012 – 9:45 am

MOUNT GILEAD – Our friends and families are not the only ones who deserve a gift this holiday season.  On Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Town Creek Indian Mound will host “Christmas for the Birds.” Here visitors can help feed the bird population by creating [...]

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“See the Site in a New Light” at Town Creek Indian Mound Oct. 27

October 24, 2012 – 10:00 am

MOUNT GILEAD — Shadows from the past return to bask in the flickering glow of warm hearth fires at the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources’ Town Creek Indian Mound on Saturday, Oct. 27.  Visitors will be able to “see the site in new light” as firelight tours of the village site will be given from [...]

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“Shooting Stars Sleepover” at Town Creek Indian Mound

October 11, 2012 – 5:00 pm

MOUNT GILEAD–A crisp autumn evening, a movie under starry skies, and a meteor shower await participants of the “Shooting Stars Sleepover” Town Creek Indian Mound on Saturday, Oct. 20. “Get your tent, camping chairs and blankets for what may be the best meteor shower of 2012,” advises Town Creek Site Manager Rich Thompson.  “Come enjoy some great [...]

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Town Creek Indian Mound 75th Anniversary Celebration

March 22, 2012 – 9:42 am

MOUNT GILEAD – One acre of farmland was deeded to the State of North Carolina by Lloyd and Minnie Frutchey on March 5, 1937.  It contained the remains of one of the few surviving earthen mounds built by prehistoric American Indians.  That was the origins of the Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site, where a [...]

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“Stars of Wonder” Gazing at Town Creek Indian Mound

December 9, 2011 – 2:11 pm

MOUNT GILEAD -  Stars have always been objects of wonder and provided guidance for travelers, as the Nativity Story reminds us at this time of year.  Take a moment during the busy holiday season to gaze up at the beauty of the night sky at the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Town Creek Indian Mound on [...]

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Celebrate “Christmas for the Birds” at Town Creek Indian Mound Dec. 3

November 28, 2011 – 8:53 am

MOUNT GILEAD – Friends and families are not the only ones who deserve a gift this holiday season. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Town Creek Indian Mound will host “Christmas for the Birds” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This holiday event is free and open to the public. Visitors [...]

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See the Surfaces of the Moon and Jupiter Anew at Town Creek Indian Mound

October 26, 2011 – 9:15 am

MOUNT GILEAD – Shorter days offer longer evenings to gaze at the celestial skies above.  On Saturday, Nov. 5, the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Town Creek Indian Mound will host its monthly Astronomy Night, which offers an opportunity to view Jupiter and its four largest moons, called the Galilean satellites. Participants will also get [...]

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“See the Site in a New Light” at Town Creek Indian Mound Oct. 22

October 14, 2011 – 2:51 pm

MOUNT GILEAD — Shadows from the past return to bask in the flickering glow of warm hearth fires at the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources’ Town Creek Indian Mound on Saturday, Oct. 22. Firelight tours of the village site will be given from 7 to 9 p.m. and depart every 15 minutes from the visitor [...]

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Town Creek Indian Mound to Host Heritage Festival Sept. 17-18

September 8, 2011 – 9:33 am

Town Creek Indian Mound will host a two-day event for its annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18.  As in years past, the festival will provide a traditional powwow atmosphere to the public, at a site used as ceremonial grounds for the Pee Dee culture nearly a thousand years ago.  Ric [...]

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Town Creek Indian Mound Will Hold Annual Astronomy Day May 7

April 21, 2011 – 2:47 pm

The annual Astronomy Day event at Town Creek Indian Mound will take place on Saturday, May 7. This daylong event will allow for observation of the sun during the day and stargazing later that night. The daytime activities include viewing the surface of the Sun through the site’s 12-inch Dobsonian telescope, free handouts, and a [...]

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2011 Astronomy Season Begins at Town Creek Indian Mound

January 26, 2011 – 9:07 am

The astronomy season of 2011 at Town Creek Indian Mound will begin on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. The crisp, cold air of January nights offers some of the best viewing of the wintery skies above. And with a moonless night, the stars will shine even brighter for skywatchers. The planet Jupiter will be [...]

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“Christmas for the Birds” at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site

December 9, 2010 – 4:08 pm

MOUNT GILEAD – Windy cold days, and long and colder nights are tough on birds, as summer’s lush vegetation has withered away and insects have died or gone dormant.  Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site will help feed these feathered friends with its “Christmas for the Birds” free program on Saturday, Dec. 18, 10 [...]

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