Onslow County Museum - North Carolina

Onslow County Museum - North Carolina The Onslow County Museum collects and exhibits artifacts from the county's natural and human history.

The Onslow County Museum is a public, non-profit, educational institution whose purpose is to stimulate an interest in and teach about the cultural and natural history of Onslow County and its agricultural, marine, and industrial resources and development so that residents of and visitors to the county will be able to gain an understanding and appreciation of its past, present, and future. The Ons

low County Museum is recognized as an important local history museum and serves the public through its permanent exhibit, changing exhibits, outreach programs to schools, and sponsorship of special events. The staff comprises the Director, Artifact Collections Manager, Education Coordinator, part-time Office Assistant, and part-time Exhibits Facilitator.

that North Carolina is the only state in the US to have an official toast? Originally written as a poem called “The Ol...
06/05/2026

that North Carolina is the only state in the US to have an official toast? Originally written as a poem called “The Old North State” by Leonora Martin of Raleigh, the NC General Assembly made it the official toast on May 21, 1957. The full poem consists of four stanzas and was adapted from an earlier song of the same name written by William Gaston, a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice in 1835.

The phrase “Old North State” is a nickname which comes from 1710 when the British colony of Carolina was split into North Carolina and South Carolina, with the north being considered older due to earlier settlements and a more established government.

To learn more about the colonial years, join us on Monday, June 15, at 4pm, for our special presentation on “The Land of the Longleaf Pine: Naval Stores and the Onslow County Revolutionary Economy”, as well as our exhibit “Semper Fidelis”, which celebrates Onslow County’s role in the Revolutionary War era. The Museum is open M-F 8-5 and Saturday 10-4. You can reach us at 910.324.5008.

Signup is happening NOW for our annual Summer Art program. We offer two sessions, both for kids 8-12 years old. Session ...
06/03/2026

Signup is happening NOW for our annual Summer Art program. We offer two sessions, both for kids 8-12 years old. Session 1, held June 8-June 12, is almost full, and Session 2, held June 22-26, is filling up so don't wait!

Focusing on a specific theme, students create two- and three-dimensional art projects, meet interesting speakers, participate in a field trip, and present a special program for our Summer Art families. This year's theme is "Semper Fidelis: America 250." Camp is held from 9am until 4pm each day. Registration is $75 per student and includes all art materials, commemorative t-shirt, and field trip costs.

Registration forms are available online or at the museum. The completed forms and payments can be mailed to us or submitted in person at the museum on 301 S. Wilmington Street in Richlands. Have questions? Call us at 910.324.5008.

The Museum is happy to host the Onslow County Historical Society on Monday, June 15th, 2026, at 4pm, for their summer qu...
05/31/2026

The Museum is happy to host the Onslow County Historical Society on Monday, June 15th, 2026, at 4pm, for their summer quarter meeting and the America 250 presentation “The Land of the Longleaf Pine: Naval Stores and the Onslow County Revolutionary Economy”. This is part of our larger exhibit "Semper Fidelis: Onslow County Celebrates America 250" and will be presented by local historian and guest curator Dennis Jones. We will also be dedicating our new Longleaf Pine grove, on the grounds of the Museum, as part of our ongoing celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The event is free and open to the public! Refreshments will be served.

The Onslow County Museum is located at 301 S Wilmington St, Richlands. We are open M-F 8am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Call 910.324.5008 with any questions.

Whether it’s letters, photographs, books, newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, or other documents, the tangible items of o...
05/29/2026

Whether it’s letters, photographs, books, newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, or other documents, the tangible items of our memories are important to us. Preserving these physical items requires care. Two of the main concerns are temperature and humidity. You’ll need to keep your paper objects in a cool, dry place. Avoid attics, basements, and anywhere that experiences fluctuations in temperature or humidity, including near doors, windows, and vents. Check your items regularly for mold, insects, and other damage. The presence of mold may require the advice of a professional conservator. If you’d like further information, we can suggest an excellent guide by the North Carolina Museum of History, linked in Comments. Happy Preservation Month!

The Onslow County Museum, sharing and preserving the history of our county from prehistoric through modern times, is located at 301 S Wilmington St, Richlands. We’re open Monday-Friday 8-5 and Saturday 10-4. We can be reached at 910.324.5008.


Signup is happening now for our annual Summer Art program for youth ages 8 to 12. Registration is $75 per student and in...
05/27/2026

Signup is happening now for our annual Summer Art program for youth ages 8 to 12. Registration is $75 per student and includes all art materials, commemorative t-shirt, and field trip costs. Only a few days left now to secure the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of $10 OFF! Sign up by May 31st!

This year's theme is "Semper Fidelis: America 250." Session I will be held June 8-12. Session II will be held June 22-26. Camp is held from 9am until 4pm. Registration forms are available online or at the museum. The completed forms and payments can be mailed to us or submitted in person at the museum on 301 S. Wilmington Street in Richlands. Have questions? Call us at 910.324.5008.

The Onslow County Museum will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, ...
05/24/2026

The Onslow County Museum will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th. Our regular hours are M-F 8am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. We are located at 301 S Wilmington St, Richlands. Call us at 910.324.5008.

Onslow County Museum is honored to be a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and ...
05/22/2026

Onslow County Museum is honored to be a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, from Memorial Day weekend through Veterans Day. We will host a special America 250 BLUE STAR FAMILIES Kick-Off on Saturday, May 23rd, featuring our special exhibit “Semper Fidelis”, celebrating America’s 250th birthday and focusing on Onslow County during the Revolutionary War years.

Visit us at 301 S. Wilmington Street, Richlands. Please note we will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. Our regular hours are Monday-Friday 8-5 and Saturday 10-4. We look forward to welcoming you!

Remember!! Signup is happening now for our annual Summer Art program for youth ages 8 to 12. Registration is $75 per stu...
05/20/2026

Remember!! Signup is happening now for our annual Summer Art program for youth ages 8 to 12. Registration is $75 per student and includes all art materials, commemorative t-shirt, and field trip costs. Sign up by May 31 to get our EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of $10 OFF!

This year's theme is "Semper Fidelis: America 250." Session I will be held June 8-12. Session II will be held June 22-26. Camp is held from 9am until 4pm. Registration forms are available online or at the museum. The completed forms and payments can be mailed to us or submitted in person at the museum on 301 S. Wilmington Street in Richlands. Have questions? Call us at 910.324.5008.

Join us TODAY at 4 pm for a special Museum Monday event with Tanya Foreman, genealogist on "Black Patriots of the Americ...
05/18/2026

Join us TODAY at 4 pm for a special Museum Monday event with Tanya Foreman, genealogist on "Black Patriots of the American Revolution”. Tanya will present the story of four African American men who lived in Onslow County during the Revolutionary War years. Tanya discovered the stories of these patriots while conducting research as a guest curator for the Museum's special exhibit, “SEMPER FIDELIS: Onslow County Celebrates America 250”.

Today, May 18th, is also International Museum Day, which is a FREE day at the museum, with all fees being waived. We are located at 301 S Wilmington St, Richlands. No registration is required for this event. Call us at 910.324.5008 with any questions.

Visit the museum on May 18th, 2026, and we’ll waive the entrance fee in honor of International Museum Day! It’s an excel...
05/16/2026

Visit the museum on May 18th, 2026, and we’ll waive the entrance fee in honor of International Museum Day! It’s an excellent time to see our newest exhibit “Semper Fidelis: Onslow County Celebrates America 250” and learn about our county’s role in the Revolutionary War years. Our permanent exhibit “The Water and the Wood” tells the story of Onslow County from prehistoric times up through the present. We’re open Monday- Friday 8-5 and Saturday 10-4. Call us at 910.324.5008 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

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301 S Wilmington Street
Richlands, NC
28574

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+19103245008

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