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Upcoming Events

  • Teen Science Café Committee Meeting
    Teen Science Café Committee Meeting
    Fri, Jul 24
    North Carolina Estuarium
    Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Help us shape our Teen Science Café!

Past Events

  • An Evening with Dr. Stanley R. Riggs
    An Evening with Dr. Stanley R. Riggs
    Jul 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jul 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Join us for a talk with renowned coastal geologist, Director of NC Land of Water, and author, Dr. Stan Riggs.
  • Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Digging Up Stories of the Not-So-Famous in Beaufort County's History
    Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Digging Up Stories of the Not-So-Famous in Beaufort County's History
    Jul 04, 2026, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jul 04, 2026, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    1:15pm Lecture: Robin Pendergraft and Cindy Foster - "Digging Up Stories of the Not-So-Famous in Beaufort County's History"
  • Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Black Soldiers of the Revolutionary War
    Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Black Soldiers of the Revolutionary War
    Jul 04, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jul 04, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    12:30pm Lecture: Nancy Burroughs - "Black Soldiers of the Revolutionary War"
  • Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Revolutionary War Patriots of Beaufort County
    Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Revolutionary War Patriots of Beaufort County
    Jul 04, 2026, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jul 04, 2026, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    11:45am Lecture: Cyndi Demers - "Revolutionary War Patriots of Beaufort County"
  • Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Washington's Tulip Festival
    Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Washington's Tulip Festival
    Jul 04, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jul 04, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    11am Lecture: Ray Midgett - "Washington's Tulip Festival" - A showing of the restored film from the 1939 Tulip Festival parade in Washington
  • Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Unearthing Bonner Hill: Archaeology of Thomas Bonner's Plantation
    Historic Port of Washington July 4th Lecture - Unearthing Bonner Hill: Archaeology of Thomas Bonner's Plantation
    Jul 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jul 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    10am Lecture: Edwin Averette - "Unearthing Bonner Hill: Archaeology of Thomas Bonner's Plantation"
  • Teen Science Cafe
    Teen Science Cafe
    Jun 05, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jun 05, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Calling all teens! Join us for a free evening of science, food, and fun on the Pamlico River!
  • Homeschool Day - May Flowers
    Homeschool Day - May Flowers
    May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Learn to be a naturalist with us, make some crafts, and get a guided tour.
  • Windsor Riverfest
    Windsor Riverfest
    May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Roanoke/Cashie River Center, 112 W Water St, Windsor, NC 27983, USA
    May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Roanoke/Cashie River Center, 112 W Water St, Windsor, NC 27983, USA
    4th annual extravaganza - FREE!
  • Teen Science Cafe
    Teen Science Cafe
    Apr 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Apr 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Free STEM fun and breakfast for dinner? Say less! For 6th-12th Graders.
  • Historic Port of Washington Project
    Historic Port of Washington Project
    Apr 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Apr 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Blackbeard: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Pirate
  • Teen Science Café Committee Meeting
    Teen Science Café Committee Meeting
    Mar 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Mar 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Help us shape our new Teen Science Café!
  • Teen Science Café
    Teen Science Café
    Feb 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Feb 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Calling 6th-12th graders!! The North Carolina Estuarium Teen Science Café--a free, fun, hands-on program where students can meet scientists, explore real-world STEM topics, and connect with other who love science.
  • Homeschool Day
    Homeschool Day
    Feb 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Feb 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    ~Reptile Rendezvous~ plus exhibit tour
  • Teen Science Cafe Committee Meeting
    Teen Science Cafe Committee Meeting
    Jan 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Jan 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
  • Teen Science Café Information Session
    Teen Science Café Information Session
    Dec 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Dec 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Calling all curious teens! The North Carolina Estuarium is starting a Teen Science Café—a free, fun, hands-on program where students can meet scientists, explore real-world STEM topics, and connect with others who love science.
  • Homeschool Day
    Homeschool Day
    Nov 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Washington, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Nov 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Washington, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Come learn about "Estuarine Communities". Price $3 per student. Open to all K-12 students.
  • Estu-SCARY-um!
    Estu-SCARY-um!
    Oct 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Washington, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Oct 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Washington, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
    Come and visit the Estuarium on our spookiest night! We will have fun activities for all ages! Costumes are welcomed! Cost for adults - $5, students - $3 and 4 and under are free.
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