The museum offers a large collection of North American mammals as well as native rocks, minerals, fossils, shells, insects, birds, trees and shrubs. The Trail for All Seasons, a back-country farm complex with sheep and garden, and a Cawtawba Village are also featured. Living-history demonstrations are offered in a restored 1754 log cabin on the last Sunday of each month, March-December. A leaflet interprets trees, old wagon roads and flowers to be seen at markers along a nature trail. A planetarium and 360-degree cinema are in the museum. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
Location:
1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia North Carolina 28054
Telephone
704-866-6900
(Gastonia) Schiele Museum of Natural History
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04/11 Coming to The Gastonia area
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
Elberton 12-County Fair Elberton GA October7-17 The fair serves 10 northeast counties in Georgia as well as 2 counties in South Carolina.
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