Where do superstitions come from and why are mariners tied to them so tightly? Sign up to enjoy a maritime twist on the coming spooky season. Homeschool programs are offered the last Friday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. Classes are geared for...
Over 300 years ago this month, the gentleman pirate met his ultimate end. Learn about his last few days and how he is remembered in the last several centuries during this Homeschool Friday. Homeschool programs are offered the last Friday of every month from 2...
How did this sleepy seaside town of Southport make money? January's Homeschool Friday takes a look into what made Southport economically stable. We'll discuss types of fishing vessels and what they would haul up, with a special look at menhaden fishermen. Homeschool programs are offered...
Let’s get down and dirty with the indigo plant by learning its scientific name, how it grows, and how it was historically and is currently used. We’ll then create a tie-dyed work of art. Homeschool programs are offered the last Friday of every month. Classes...
Honor the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the SS John D. Gill by shedding light on the Silent Service. Learn about U.S. military submarines and those from other countries seen in our waters. Plus, see what kind of damage they can render to an...
Join us for a celebration of springtime returning to Southport and the awakening of nature with these virtual programs from anywhere with something to cut with, something to attach, and decorating items. Bags come with supplies for four crafts and instructions on how to access...
These trees have been dotting North Carolina and the Southeastern United States for centuries. Learn their ecosystems, their role in colonial port towns, and how we can help them today. Homeschool programs are offered the last Friday of every month. Classes are geared for First...
One look at the Cape Fear River and you know there are so many different kinds of vessels that it is overwhelming. Learn a few key ways to tell vessels apart and how the shape of them gives you information about where they can be...
Join us on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn about “Navigation Tools in the Age of Sail.” The free drop-in program, which is designed for all ages, combines live interpretation, material culture displays and hands-on activities to help visitors understand how...
Join us on March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a story unique to our area. During World War II, women served in various roles to bring about victory. In North Carolina there were “Wendy the Welders”...
Participants will have the opportunity to explore history through hands-on activities, stations, and take-homes. The program is appropriate for ages 4–18. Cost is $5 per child. Friends of the Maritime Museum at Southport receive a 10-percent discount. Participants are free to move at their own...
History is most definitely not a black and white subject. From costly indigo from the tropics to humble madder roots from the Mediterranean, explore the dyestuffs that help fuel global economies and bring color to our lives. The free Deep Dive into History drop-in program,...