NORTH CAROLINA
Field Trips

The collections at Cowan Museum of History & Science contain 19th and 20th century tools and equipment, including farm and woodworking tools, and household objects. Also featured is a natural science collection.

At the Cradle of Forestry groups can explore the past, present, and future of environmental sustainability and stewardship. Features interpretive trails, interactive exhibits, guided tours and nature programs.

Visit the ironclad gunboat CSS Neuse, which was used by the Confederate Army in a failed attempt to retake the city of New Bern and restore control of the lower Neuse River.

Cummins Planetarium features a full-dome video projection system. The planetarium features a thirty-foot dome, tilted forward slightly to maximize viewing for audiences of up to 50 people. 

Currituck Beach Lighthouse was the last of four beacons positioned from Cape Henry, Virginia to Cape Hatteras, filling the “dark spot” on North Carolina’s coast. Groups can climb the 214 steps all the way to the top of the lighthouse to see breathtaking views of the surrounding area below.

At the Dan Nicholas Park Nature Center groups can enjoy a fun day with nature, a variety of educational programs, and activities. Learn about leaf identification, stream ecosystems, and animals.

The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a 380-acre site featuring picturesque scenery and natural elements consisting of rolling meadows, a lakefront, 13 gardens, and a woodland trail.

Diggs Gallery is dedicated to the arts of Africa and the African Diaspora in North Carolina. The gallery includes a sculpture garden, murals by John Biggers, and a variety of paintings, prints, and sculptures.

Visit the historic site where George Washington Duke grew tobacco and started one of the largest American tobacco companies. The homestead offers guided house tours with a look at museum exhibits on the tobacco industry, the history of tobacco, and a 17-minute orientation film.

Nature, history and outstanding programs combine to form an ideal learning environment at the Eastern 4-H Center. Forests, broad bays, estuaries, creeks, wetlands and sandy shores make it convenient to observe nature.

Go beyond the galaxy on a field trip to the Kahn Planetarium, also known as ECSU Kahn Planetarium. Their 30-foot dome provides educational experiences and the planetarium features a SPITZ 512 Star Projector, disc players, two laser light systems, and more.

The world of precious stones, rocks, and elements comes alive for your group at the family-owned and operated Elijah Mountain Gem Mine. The mine features indoor and outdoor flumes for rain or shine mining. There is also a petting zoo.