Welcome To The New North Carolina Shell Club Webpage.

Mission: The North Carolina Shell Club was established in 1957 and is a 501
(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to responsible shell collecting, marine
conservation and the study of malacology. The Club mission is to provide
meaningful opportunities for members to share best practices, meet other
shell enthusiasts and participate in networking opportunities. Membership
includes beachcombers, explorers, citizen scientists and world travelers and
provides networking and mentorship opportunities. The Club joined the
Carteret County Chamber of Commerce to facilitate relationships and
partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

The Annual Shell Show Returns

The North Carolina Shell Club (NCSC) will host its annual Shell Show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Fri., May 2 – Sun., May 4, 2025. The family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to learn about native North Carolina shells, meet other collectors, visit shell art and scientific displays, and purchase shells from around the world. Visitors enjoy a collaborative day with shell club members and receive a complimentary shell with each paid admission.

Ribbon Cutting

Friday 9:45am

All Are Welcome for the Ribbon Cutting

Saturday Book Signing

Saturday 12:00pm-2:00pm

Seashells of North Carolina

Adults are $5.00 – Seniors 65+ and Military are $3.00 – Children 16 and under are Free

Recent Events

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March 2025 Ocracoke Meeting

The Club held its spring meeting in Ocracoke, NC on March 21-22 that included silent and live auctions and an Australian Outback Shelling presentation by Dora Zimmerman. Despite windy conditions, many Club members enjoyed a productive shelling excursion on Saturday to Portsmouth Island.

Photo credits: Dan Minior

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Bulls Island Excursion, Feb. 2025

North Carolina Shell Club members and their guests enjoyed a wonderful excursion to Bulls Island, SC, on Sun. Feb 23, 2025. Nineteen folks boarded a private Coastal Expeditions ferry at Garris Landing for a short ride to Bulls Island southern beach. Shells and sand dollars were plentiful and it was a picturesque day to enjoy a late winter walk on the beach. Save the date for the next trip: Feb. 22, 2026. More details to follow.

Photo credits

1 Scott Foxx

2&3 Jan Healy

4&5 Maria Lloyd

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