Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum
No admission feeA preserved 1904 train depot near Lake Waccamaw that now operates as a local history museum.

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A Whiteville branch of the state natural sciences museum, with exhibits and events and no general admission charge.
415 South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 · Whiteville, NC
This branch of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences sits on South Madison Street in Whiteville. Visitors can plan a trip using the posted weekday hours, and the museum notes that donations are welcome. The site also lists a phone line and an email address for questions about visits.
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