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beachbites
Small morsels of local happenings ... for you to sink your teeth into.
hell collecting is a popular
pastime for, well, anyone and
everyone who likes to walk
on the beach. And, if you like
shells, you’re going to love
the Shell Show at the Cape Fear Museum of
History and Science (814 Market Street, 910-
798-4370) on September 24 and 25. “This is
a great way for people enthusiastic about
shells to reach out to the public,” says
Cape Fear Museum Exhibit Designer
John Timmerman.
The Shell Show gives young
and old the opportunity to
learn about all types of shells.
Professional collectors bring their
prized shells to show off and to
sell — some collectors even
have excess shells that
they bring along to give
to children and adults
who are interested in
beginning their own
collections. The shells
come from all around the
world and are found by
the collectors themselves. Some
collectors trade their United States shells
with shell enthusiasts in other countries
— trading is the easiest way to obtain rare
shells. Shell Show collectors have to keep an
accurate record as to the quality of the shells,
where the shells were found and all relevant
background information. Without these, the
shells can’t qualify for the Shell Show.
As for shell hunting, Timmerman says the
best time to find them is right after a storm
and suggests searching remote parts of the
beach or going to waterways where the
from the sea
shell show Prized and rare shells will be on display
and available for purchase at the
Cape Fear Museum.
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Allison Bre iner Pot ter
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