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Happy Fossil Friday! Why are fossils so good at Happy Fossil Friday! 

Why are fossils so good at keeping secrets?
Because they’ve been buried for millions of years. . 😂🦈

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How many fossilized shells are in the jar? Each How many fossilized shells are in the jar? 

Each guess is just $1, and every guess is also a donation to the Aurora Fossil Museum. As a nonprofit museum, fundraisers like this help us sustain museum operations and continue providing educational experiences, exhibits, and hands-on opportunities for our visitors and community. 

How the Winner Will Be Chosen:
We'll reveal the official shell count and announce our winner at 3:00 PM on October 24, 2026.
If someone guesses the exact number, they're our winner!

If multiple people guess the exact number, we'll put those entries into a drawing and select one winner.

If no one guesses the exact number, we'll select the closest guess within five shells above or below the actual number. If multiple people submit the winning guess, we'll place those entries into a drawing to determine the winner.

Your Guess Makes a Difference:
The Aurora Fossil Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the incredible natural history of Eastern North Carolina. Your participation in our National Fossil Day fundraiser helps provide the support needed to keep the museum operating, our exhibits accessible, and fossil education available to visitors of all ages.
 
The Prize: 62" Giant Shark Plush

Enter at the link in our bio.

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Happy First Day of Fall! Cooler temperatures mak Happy First Day of Fall! 

Cooler temperatures make fall a great time for a fossil-hunting adventure at the Aurora Fossil Museum.

Explore the museum, learn about North Carolina’s prehistoric past, then head outside to the Pits of the Pungo and see what you can uncover.

Fall into discovery with us at the Aurora Fossil Museum! Plan your visit at the link in our bio.

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Did You Know? The fossils found in our fossil pit Did You Know?

The fossils found in our fossil pits come mostly from the Pungo River Formation, a layer of sediment that dates back roughly 15–20 million years to the Miocene Epoch.

At that time, eastern North Carolina was covered by a warm, shallow sea. That ancient marine environment supported sharks, rays, fish, whales, sea urchins, coral, and many other organisms whose remains were eventually preserved in the sediments we uncover today.

So when you find a fossil at the  Aurora Fossil Museum, you’re holding a piece of an ecosystem that existed millions of years before the modern North Carolina coast took shape.

Learn more on our website at the link in our bio.

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Happy Fossil Friday! Why did the fossil refuse to Happy Fossil Friday!

Why did the fossil refuse to argue?
Because it didn’t want to dig up the past. 😂🦈

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As of August 30, we are still looking for someone As of August 30, we are still looking for someone from Nebraska to visit the Aurora Fossil Museum. NC County count is at 92, with the following counties yet to visit: Allegheny, Cherokee, Cleveland, Graham, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, and Yancey.

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Love the Aurora Fossil Museum? Help us spread the Love the Aurora Fossil Museum? Help us spread the word!

GreatNonprofits reviews help people discover organizations making a difference in their communities, and we’d love for you to share your AFM experience.

Whether you’ve visited the museum, dug for fossils, attended a program, volunteered, or supported us from afar, your story can help others learn more about what makes the Aurora Fossil Museum special.

Leave us a review on GreatNonprofits at the link in our bio.

Thank you for helping us continue to grow, educate, and inspire!

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Over the summer, we hosted an East Carolina Univer Over the summer, we hosted an East Carolina University student intern. Storey joined us the week before the NC Fossil Festival and immediately jumped in to help. From assisting with the STEAM Zone of the NC Fossil Festival to leading group visits and greeting visitors, Storey greatly helped us with our education programming over the summer. Executive Director Cynthia Crane shared, The Aurora Fossil Museum is honored to have a 50-year relationship with East Carolina University. We are looking forward to hosting many more student interns as we continue growing the Aurora Fossil Museum -East Carolina University partnership.

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Teacher Kits are back in the spotlight! For $85, Teacher Kits are back in the spotlight!

For $85, educators can bring a hands-on piece of Aurora into the classroom with a kit designed for U.S. public, charter, and private elementary, middle, and high school teachers serving at least 25 students.

Each kit includes Aurora fossil matrix, an identification sheet, educational materials, and the opportunity for an individualized virtual tour aligned with your curriculum. It’s a great way to make science, geology, and natural history come alive for students.

Learn more and purchase a Teacher Kit at our website at the link in our bio.

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Never Forget. Today, we remember the lives lost Never Forget. 

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage of the first responders, and reflect on the strength and unity shown in the days that followed.

We will always remember.

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