CRABS ON THE MOVE Can you find them all? Edward Jones 106 E. 15th Street
‘Craig Crab-borne Culinary King’ Crab Park W. Stewart Parkway
‘Sassy Sook’ Bayview Road Bath
The ‘Crabs on the Move project started in 2006. The Pine Needles Garden Club started this venture as a way to give back to the community in Washington. The crab statues were auctioned off to different organizations and businesses at a ‘Crab Ball,’ a black tie event that was held at the Washington Civic Center. The money raised went to local charities. The crabs were painted and decorated by local artists, then displayed in town. At that time, the statues would be moved to different parts of town on occasion. Thus the ‘Crabs on the Move’ became the name of the initiative. Project objectives included providing a marketing tool for tourism, raising money for local charities, tying in with the Estuarium’s existing logo, providing an icon for tourists and locals in which to identify Beaufort County, and bringing Beaufort County’s first outdoor art exhibit to life - a showcase for our local artists. The project eventually took a new direction when they were bought by various businesses, organizations, and individuals, (many were repainted) and were placed in permanent spots throughout Washington and Beaufort County. Here is a list of the crab statues with locations and photographs for families, individuals and other groups to use as a type of ‘scavenger hunt’ to find and post your pictures. If we have missed a crab statue, let us know where it is, and we will add it!
The Rich Company 1468 Carolina Ave
Liberty Tax Service 1410 Carolina Ave
‘Sara’ Pamlico Animal Hospital 3005 John Small Ave
‘Rhapsody on Blue’ Crab Park W. Stewart Parkway
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Historic Bath Visitor Center Bath Only visible when open; Call for hours. 252-923-3971
Pungo Christian Academy 983 W. Main Street Belhaven
