Geology Rocks!
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 11/15/2025
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Saturday, November 15
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Learn about earthquakes and landslides. Mine for gemstones in our running-water sluice and take home what you find!
Geology Rocks is included with the purchase of museum admission. Gemstone mining is available for $5 per person.
Don’t miss these special programs! (15-20 minutes)
– Rocks, Minerals, and the Rock Cycle, 10:15 AM and 12:15 PM
– Exploration to Extraction, 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM
– Ground-Breaking Science, 11:15 AM and 1:15 PM
– The Story of Pangea, 11:45 AM and 1:45 PM
Thank you to these geology-based vendors and partner organizations for participating:
Reed Gold Mine
Albemarle Corporation
Backwoods Prospector
Rocks Unlimited,
Healycrafts
Cannaco LLC
NC Geological Survey.
Thank you to ELEVRA for their support of this special event.
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