Join the crew for a free weekend of living history of the Cape Fear region in the early 1900s. Learn about those who protected mariners locally from storms and shipwrecks, and those who fought for our country. How did our region assist in the war...
A vast network of more than 37,000 miles of rivers, inlets, and access to the Atlantic Ocean has served the people of North Carolina for thousands of years, providing food, transportation, power, and entertainment. Human interaction with these environments leaves evidence of past North Carolinians...
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...
There is a tendency to think of Native Americans as exclusively terrestrial people and cultures. Although the Carolina Algonquians did not develop extensive ocean navigation and exploration, evidence strongly suggests that their culture was heavily influenced by the sea and the coast well before the...
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...