Dig into the local rebellious history of Colonial North Carolina with Professor of Archaeology Dr. Charles Ewen. Hear firsthand how a tiny glass jewel with the phrase “Wilkes and Liberty 45” etched onto it took the world by storm in 2019. All Third Tuesday programs are...
Join Dr. Sara Rich for a presentation that looks at the circumstances surrounding a 4,000-year-old Late Archaic dugout canoe illegally excavated from the Cooper River in South Carolina in 1997. The removal put the diver at odds with recognition of the rights of the Native...
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...
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...
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...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — When Nancy Richardson visited the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport, it was a first for both her and the museum. Richardson, who is Deaf, was the museum’s first visitor to use a new semi-guided video tour that includes spoken English, closed captions and...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — The education curator at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport has been recognized regionally for her outstanding efforts to help shape the world of museums. Katy Menne, who has worked at the museum since 2018, is the Southeastern Museums Conference’s 2020 recipient...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — A small museum in the Cape Fear region has earned a big distinction: The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is the state’s first Certified Autism Center. “This is a remarkable achievement for the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and its entire...