Exploration Station

Exit 20

Hands-on interactive learning center. Available for rent for parties or children’s classes. Children can play doctor, milk a cow, put on a play, dress like a fireman, do crafts, etc. There is a play area for infants designed to help them develop their minds, even at just a few months of age. Pops, the talking tree, tells stories about growing up in Robeson County. Exploration Station is open to the public without reservation or appointment. Masks are still appreciated but not required. Meeting Facilities:  Birthday parties and other...

Givens Performing Arts Center

Exit 17

The Givens Performing Arts Center continues to uphold its reputation as one of the southeast region’s premier destinations for arts, culture and entertainment. A reputation we are proud of as we offer something for everyone.  Mission Statement  The mission of the Givens Performing Arts Center is to enhance and enrich the cultural development of the university and its constituency in the region by offering a diversified selection of multi-disciplinary arts experiences. The Givens Performing Arts Center is committed to...

Museum of the Southeast American Indian

Exit 17

Located on UNC-P campus in the Old Main Building Step into another cultural dimension as you tour this museum featuring arts and crafts from the tribal Lumbee Indian life. Admission is free.Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Saturday. The museum features exhibits all throughout the year. Find up-to-date Information listed on the website.

Robeson Community College

Exit 22

Robeson Community College, chartered by the Legislature in 1965, provides a range of programs leading to either an Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Arts degree. RCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. RCC is also accredited by the NC Board of Nursing, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Joint Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education, the NC Board of Cosmetic Arts and Redken Laboratories in New York. Robeson Community College, chartered...

Robeson County Cooperative Extension Service

Exit 17

Provides education programs to various groups and citizens of Robeson County. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Robeson County Center, is a field office of the North Carolina Land-Grant Universities–North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University. Primary funding is provided by federal, state, and county governments. Supplemental funding is provided by a variety of agencies, organizations, and private businesses that assist in the dissemination of specific information and educational programs to...

Robeson County Public Library

Exit 20

Visitors who are interested in tracing their Robeson County ancestors are encouraged to visit the Hoyland Livermore Jennings Genealogy and Local History Room at the Robeson County Public Library. the room contains over 2,000 books, including approximately 300 histories of families with ties to Robeson County. Many histories of local churches and small towns within the county can be found here as well. Visitors who would like to trace their Civil War ancestors will find our complete 16 volume set of the “Roster of Confederate Soldiers”...

Robeson Planetarium and Science Center

Exit 19

The Robeson Planetarium and Science Center is located in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is operated by the Public Schools of Robeson County for instruction in astronomy, geology, physics and other science topics. It is a member of the NASA Museum Alliance, International Planetarium Society, South Eastern Planetarium Association, and Carolina Association of Planetarium Educators.

University of North Carolina – Pembroke

Exit 17

A member institution of the 16-campus University of North Carolina system, this campus serves over 10 counties in the state. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the second most diverse campus in the US,UNC P provides a broad liberal arts education which includes 56 majors and nine graduate programs. The university has a professional performing arts series in two concert halls: Givens Performing Arts Center (1700-seat) and the Moore Recital Hall (216-seat). It also houses a Native American Museum which features artifacts and history of Native...