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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...