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Discovery Place will have modified operating hours during the week of the Democratic National Convention September 2–6. As a participant in CarolinaFest 2012, the DNC’s family-friendly convention week kick-off celebration, t more

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Carolina Insurance Providers, LLC has made a $25,000 gift designated for general support to the comprehensive capital campaign for Discovery Place KIDS–Rockingham. The gift, to be used for ongoing building more

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Discovery Place KIDS–Rockingham has hired Rockingham resident Katie Rohleder as its first Museum director. Currently employed by Scotland County Schools, Rohleder brings more than ten years of experience in more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Corporate Community Committee has been selected to lead a funding effort on behalf of Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham, the newest Museum in the Discovery Place family, currently under construction in Rocki more

Rockingham, N.C. – Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham has received a $25,000 contribution from Southern Pines-based Sandhills Pediatrics, Inc., part of a $500,000 fundraising objective set by the medical communities in the Sandh more

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham today announced a $25,000 donation from Fidelity Bank, marking another step forward in the Museum’s continued comprehensive campaign push to reach its fundraising goal. The more

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Dr. Carlyle Haywood, a Montgomery County optometrist, has made a $25,000 gift to Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham, a new children’s Museum currently under development in Richmond County. Designated for the “ more

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. –Discovery Place will officially kick off construction of Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham on March 23 at a community Blast Off event that will celebrate children, families, learning and philanthropy. Discover more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For the second year in a row, Discovery Place, Inc. was ranked as the most visited museum and historic attraction in the Charlotte region. The organization also ranked third overall in North Carolina, accor more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Stampeding elephants! Raging typhoons! Runaway trains! The Guild of Discovery Place, Inc. will present a special preview performance of Around the World in 80 Days on March 15 in collaboration with Theatre C more

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - Delco Transport, Inc. has pledged a $25,000 gift to the comprehensive capital campaign for Discovery Place KIDS–Rockingham, the Museum announced today. Delco, a Richmond County trucking company owned by Roc more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Discovery Place recently appointed six new members to the Museum’s Board of Trustees. They include Patricia Crawford of Wells Fargo, A. Victor Fields of The Charlotte Observer, Michael Jones of Husqvarna, Ju more