Join members of the North Carolina Military History Society on May 21 at noon for the presentation “Silent Sentinels.” 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...
Bring a bit of winter home with our holiday craft bags. Each kit includes four crafts with supplies and instructions, a link to view a special storytime with Miss Katy plus information on where to find more fun craft and activity options to entertain and...
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...
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...
[caption id="attachment_2244" align="alignleft" width="300"] Deaf Services Specialist Daisy Rivenbark, far right, gives some suggestions on the interpreter-led video tour at the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport to the museum's Education Curator Katy Menne, left. Rivenbark’s comments were relayed by Interpreter Services Specialist Jett Butterworth, center.[/caption] Staff...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — When this month’s 3rd Tuesday program hosted by the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport fell on March 17, organizers say it made it easy for them to pick the topic. “There’s no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than talking about the...
[gallery size="large" ids="1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805"] SOUTHPORT, N.C. — The heavy winds that swept through the region this week took out one of the nation’s few remaining coastal warning display towers. The storms toppled and significantly damaged early Friday morning the iconic weather tower that stood along the Southport waterfront...