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 ages...
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 to...
[caption id="attachment_2496" align="alignleft" width="300"] Staff of the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport, members of the Southport Lions Club and the Maritime Friends president unveil the new tactile maps for visitors to the museum who have low vision and or total blindness. From left, Museum Visitor...
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...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — The N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport is hosting an event that will not only look at the history of the region but also share how that history ties to today. Living History Weekend will be held Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. inside and on the grounds of the museum, located at 204 E Moore Street in downtown...
[caption id="attachment_2423" align="alignleft" width="232"] Volunteers help at the N.C. Maritime Museum’s book sale, which raises funds to purchase maritime-related books for the museum library.[/caption] The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is putting out a call for those interested in sharing their time and talents. Volunteer Coordinator...
The North Carolina History Museums are partnering on a summer program to help families step away from electronics and into our state’s heritage. “Skip the Screen” offers a variety of opportunities to explore and connect with family-friendly opportunities in one of three specific ways: Time Travel...
We are excited to let everyone know that some of our in-person programming will soon resume! The education department has programming for both adults and children, starting with our seasonal favorite Salty Dog Saturday cooking series (21+ years old). These cooking classes are held on the...
RALEIGH, N.C. — To support teachers and student learning at public schools in Tier One counties, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is sponsoring free access to Streamable Learning for the 2020-21 school year. Streamable Learning is a platform offering livestreaming educational...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Two sites in the North Carolina Maritime Museum System will open to the public next week. The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport, along with its sister site in Beaufort will open Thursday, Sept. 10, with some new procedures in place to help...