School Year Camp: Fishy Friends

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

Grouper, shrimp, tuna, and tilefish are just a few of the species of fish caught in our waters. Spend the day learning all about the aquatic creatures who call this area home, and how they can be caught! Drop off begins at 9 a.m. and...

$27.00 – $30.00

School Year Camp: Aqua Heroes

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

Just doing their jobs, helping others, and creating safety where they can. Learn about some of the amazing community helpers that you can see on the waters. Drop off begins at 9 a.m. and children must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30...

$27.00 – $30.00

Homeschool Friday: Lucrative Longleaf Pines

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

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...

$6.30 – $7.00

Salty Dog Saturday: Sushi Rolling

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

Join the Maritime Museum for a short lecture on various seafoods of the area and get to test your hands at rolling your own sushi! Participants will be sent home with tips on how to make beautiful sushi. Classes are held at the museum and...

$22.50 – $25.00

Third Tuesday: A Night with History on Frying Pan Tower

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

Join local historian and educator Hunter Ingram in recounting his journey out to Frying Pan Light Tower in September 2020. Gain firsthand knowledge of the current state of this Texas Tower while learning its historic roots as part of the U.S. Coast Guard and how...

Free

Homeschool Friday: Boats Boats Boats

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

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...

$6.30 – $7.00

Salty Dog Saturday: Grouper Sandwiches

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

Join the Maritime Museum for a short lecture on grouper while enjoying sandwiches. Participants will be sent home with tips on how to make the perfect grouper and a recipe card! Classes are held at the museum and are BYOB. Classes are strictly 21 years...

$22.50 – $25.00

Little Mariners: Maritime Medicine

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

Doctors help us feel better; and when you are aboard a ship, they are quite helpful. Sign up for your appointment and participate in dress-up and storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Cost is $7. Youth ages...

$6.30 – $7.00

First Mates 4-day Camp: Pirate Crew

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

June 14-17 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily Learn about those scurvy dogs who sailed the waters of the Atlantic coast and beyond! From Stede Bonnet to Ching Shih, campers will learn about life at sea, why sailors to turn to piracy, and what perks...

$54.00 – $60.00

First Mates 4-day Camp: Mess Mates

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

June 28 - July 1 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily Ships can have some of the best and worst food around. Travel the seas through your stomach this week by learning and tasting some traditional recipes. Be extra cautious—some may make you squeamish! Cost...

$54.00 – $60.00

Little Mariners: Red, White, and Blue Whale

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

Learn about one of our biggest aquatic friends during this class that includes a singalong, craft, and story time. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Cost is $7. Youth ages 4 to 6 are welcome to attend. All...

$6.30 – $7.00

Third Tuesday: Creation and Impact of SS John D Gill, 1942

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

Submarine warfare during World War II came quite close to the North Carolina coast. While the southern border of Operation Drumbeat is in the Outer Banks, the Lower Cape Fear saw its share of action. Join Curator of Education Katy Menne for in an in-depth...

Free