ABOUT
Nature. Culture. History.
You will find it all along North Carolina's pristine Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula.
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The Partnership for the Sounds is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the environmental resources of this part of the state. We welcome visitors and locals alike to enjoy "down home" heritage at all of our environmental education centers.
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VISIT US
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Washington, NC
$5 for adults; $3 children K-12; free 4-under
252-948-0000
10:30am-4:00pm*, Tuesdays-Saturdays
*Last entry at 3:30pm
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Windsor, NC
Admission free; donations welcomed
(252) 794-2001
10am-4pm, Tuesday-Friday
10am-2pm, Saturdays
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Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center
Columbia, NC
Admission free; donations welcomed
(252) 766-0200
Winter Hours
11am-4pm, Thursdays-Fridays
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Tyrrell County Visitor's Center
Columbia, NC
(252) 796-0723
9am-5pm, Mondays-Saturdays
Get up close with nature on a free river boat tour.
There is no charge for the boat trip, but you MUST call in advance to reserve your spot.
Children must be 6 and older to tour.
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ESTUARIUM RIVER ROVING
(Tar/Pamlico River)
Call 252-948-0000 to reserve your space
2023 Tours run April 5 through October 28
Wed-Fri: 10am and 12pm, Saturdays 10am
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RCRC RIVER RAMBLING
(Cashie River)
Call 252-794-2001 to reserve your space
2023 Tours start April 15th
Saturdays: 10:30am
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COLUMBIA THEATER RIVER ROAMING
(Scuppernong River)
Call 252-796-0723 to reserve your space
Fridays: 10:30am
2023 Tours suspended due to boat issues
COME ALONG
CONTACT
US
The Partnership for the Sounds
is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1993.
.Main Office: (252) 796-1000
Columbia, NC
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VISIT
US
Tue-Sat: 10:30am - 4:00pm*
*Last entry at 3:30pm
Gift shop closes at 3:30pm
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Tue-Fri: 10am - 4pm; Sat 10am - 2pm
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Columbia Theater
Thu-Fri: 11am - 4pm
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Tyrrell County Visitor's Center
Mon-Sat: 9am - 5pm
(and 1pm - 5pm Sundays, May-Oct)