July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the North Carolina Maritime Museums are joining in North Carolina’s multi-year commemoration of the anniversary. As part of that, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will present “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...
Get your hands on history! Anchors Aweigh 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...
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....
Get your hands on history! Anchors Aweigh 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...
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 Rod Gragg Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. to learn about the "Federal Navy at Fort Fisher." The program is part of the museum’s Third Tuesday lecture series, which is held at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Lectures are open to the...
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...
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....
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.
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....