DEEP DIVE INTO HISTORY: “Digging for the Past”

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

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...

Free

DEEP DIVE INTO HISTORY: “Rope Making”

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Who knew that making rope was an art form? Join Tom Lacey and learn how this essential nautical tool has been made for centuries. You'll also have a chance to make a bit yourself using our rope machine. The program is part of the free...

Free

DEEP DIVE INTO HISTORY: Torpedoes of the American Civil War

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Delve into the fascinating technology behind the development and use of torpedo technology during the American Civil War. It promises to be a blast! The free Deep Dive into History drop-in program, which is designed for all ages, combines live interpretation, material culture displays and...

Free

DEEP DIVE INTO HISTORY: 18th Century Blacksmithing

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

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 how seafarers of old explore the world. Registration is not required.  

Free