Explore a whole new world with our friends of the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, Underwater Branch. The free Deep Dive into History drop-in program, which is designed for all ages, combines live interpretation, material culture displays and hands-on activities to help visitors understand...
The outbreak of World War II brought about new challenges and opportunities, and the women of the lower Cape Fear were no exception. Learn how women took on roles and occupations that had seemed out of reach just a few years earlier. The free Deep...
The telephone opened a new world of communication during the First World War. Learn about the "Hello Girls," a unique group of women who played their part in the war effort by making sure the message got through. The free Deep Dive into History drop-in...
Our final Deep Dive of 2023 explores the role of North Carolina’s Naval Reserves during the very short, but deadly, Spanish American War. The free Deep Dive into History drop-in program, which is designed for all ages, combines live interpretation, material culture displays and hands-on...
Join Curator Shannon Walker to learn about the role of women in nursing during the American Civil War, including Mary Phinney Von Olnhaussen, who was stationed in Smithville in 1865. The program is part of the free Deep Dive into History drop-in series, which gives...
Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....
Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....
Join John Moseley, manager of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, to mark the anniversary of Operation Drumbeat, the sinking of John D Gill, and the Liberty and Victory ships built at the North Carolina Ship Building Company during World War II. Of the...
Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....
Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....
Join Madline Spencer of the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Division based at Fort Fisher to find out about the tools of the trade of an archaeologist, how they preserve what they find, and how they help us understand the past. The program is part of...
Get your hands on history! Anchors Away is geared toward families and all ages with hands-on activities that focus on a specific part of Lower Cape Fear and North Carolina history. These programs are drop-in style, and run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anchors...