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Fossil Friday Funny! Why are fossils terrible at Fossil Friday Funny! 

Why are fossils terrible at hide-and-seek?
Because eventually, somebody always digs them up! 😂😂

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Today, we honor the men and women who have served Today, we honor the men and women who have served our country.

The Aurora Fossil Museum extends our sincere gratitude to our veterans for their service, sacrifice, and commitment.

Thank you to all who have served our country.

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DID YOU KNOW? Millions of years ago, much of Eas DID YOU KNOW? 

Millions of years ago, much of Eastern North Carolina looked very different than it does today.

The fossils found in and around Aurora help tell the story of ancient marine environments that once covered this part of our state. Shark teeth, shells, whale remains, and other fossils give us clues about the animals that lived here and the world they called home.

Every fossil is another piece of the story beneath our feet.

Come DIG the past with us at the Aurora Fossil Museum! Plan your trip at the link in our bio.

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As we enter this period of Thanksgiving, we’re fee As we enter this period of Thanksgiving, we’re feeling especially grateful for the people who make the Aurora Fossil Museum possible. 

Our visitors, volunteers, donors, members, educators, fossil hunters, families, and community supporters all play a part in helping us preserve and share the incredible natural history of Eastern North Carolina.

As a nonprofit museum offering free admission, your support allows us to continue providing exhibits, fossil digs, educational opportunities, and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages. YOUR SUPPORT HELPS OUR SUCCESS! Donate today at the link in our bio.

Thank you for continuing to DIG the past with us.

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🎃🦴 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🦴🎃 Things are getting a littl 🎃🦴 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🦴🎃

Things are getting a little PREHISTORIC around here!

Whether you’re dressing up as a dinosaur, hunting for treats, or just trying to avoid any skeletons that look a little TOO fossilized, we hope your Halloween is full of frightfully good fun. 👻🦈

Have a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at the Aurora Fossil Museum!

And remember…

If you find something ancient while digging through your candy bag, you know who to call. 

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🎃 Fossil Friday Funny! 🎃 Why don’t fossils get sc 🎃 Fossil Friday Funny! 🎃

Why don’t fossils get scared on Halloween?

Because nothing can rattle their bones anymore! 💀😂😂

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THANK YOU, FOSSIL FANS! What an incredible Natio THANK YOU, FOSSIL FANS! 

What an incredible National Fossil Day Celebration!

Thank you to everyone who came out to dig, discover, explore, learn, and celebrate the prehistoric past with us at the Aurora Fossil Museum.

Seeing so many fossil hunters of all ages enjoying the museum is what makes days like this so special.

And a BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the celebration possible!

Already counting down until we can DIG into another one. 🦈🐚⛏️

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📸 SHOW US YOUR FOSSIL DAY! Are you celebrating Na 📸 SHOW US YOUR FOSSIL DAY!

Are you celebrating National Fossil Day with us today?

We want to see your finds, your favorite exhibits, your fossil-hunting crew, and all those prehistoric smiles! 🦈🦴🐚

Snap a photo while you’re here and share it with us in the comments or tag the Aurora Fossil Museum in your posts.

We may even share some of our favorites!

Happy digging!

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TODAY IS THE DAY! Happy National Fossil Day from TODAY IS THE DAY! 

Happy National Fossil Day from the Aurora Fossil Museum!

We’re ready for a day filled with fossils, discoveries, digging, and plenty of prehistoric fun.

Whether you’re a lifelong fossil hunter or you’re just beginning to DIG the past, today is the perfect day to celebrate the incredible history beneath our feet.

Come celebrate with us at the Aurora Fossil Museum!

🦈 Fossils
🐚 Prehistoric discoveries
⛏️ Fossil hunting
🦴 Fun for fossil fans of all ages

Let’s make some prehistoric memories!

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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY MEG T LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY MEG TOOTH RAFFLE!

One incredible Megalodon tooth is up for grabs, and time is running out to get your chances in.

Tickets are $20 per chance, and when you purchase five, you’ll receive one additional chance free.

Every ticket purchased helps support the Aurora Fossil Museum and our mission of education, preservation, and free admission, so your entry makes a difference even if you don’t take home the tooth.

Enter today at the link in our bio.

And don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for our National Fossil Day Celebration!

Don’t let this chance become ancient history.

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