Julian Carr 's photo on the historical marker at Carr Mill Mall.
Mulberry Silks has gorgeous fabrics.
If you have sticky fingers, just
window shop.
Children's books you might enjoy
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If you haven't done so already, stop along the way and pick up a few paper reminders of your time in Carrboro. The free newspaper is a good source of names and images. See the memorabilia page for more ideas.
Supplies to take with you:
paper, white glue,
scissors,
wet wipes are helpful
Any of the following:
colored paper scraps,
ribbon, gift wrap,
stickers, yarn, photocopied
photos, postcards, and other memorabilia
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A.
Begin the fun at Carr Mill Mall, at the corner of Weaver and Greensboro
Streets. There is parking on the side and in the back.
Carr
Mill Mall was a former cotton mill, purchased by Julian Carr from Tom Lloyd
in 1914. You can read more about its history on the historical marker
posted inside.
Be sure to also visit, at least through the
window, the fabric store, Mulberry Silks, and of course you'll want to
make a stop at the toy store, Ali Cat.
B. Are you ready for a
snack? There are hot pretzels at Katies, or walk outside the mall (on
the Weaver Street side) and choose something from Weaver Street Market.
C.
Now, select a nice spot under the shade trees, have your snack, then
get started on a fun art project: making your own Carrboro Weave.
Instructions:
1. Use a full-sized piece of paper for your base.
2. Starting at the bottom of this piece, cut the paper into strips, stopping about one inch from the top.
3. Cut or tear more strips of paper and weave them into the base; glue as needed.
4. Add stickers and other mementos.
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Other nice additions:
pressed flowers, ink fingerprints, stamps, writing, glitter, sequins, lipstick kisses, autographs, anything personal to you and about your time here.
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