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The hulls of 5 shrimp trawlers docked in the Southport Yacht Basin in the early 1950s

19 May Museum seeking artifacts related to area’s commercial fishing history

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SOUTHPORT — The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is designing a new exhibit that showcases the rich history of commercial fishing in the Cape Fear region. But to help tell the full story, museum staff is seeking the community’s help. “We’re looking for anything related...

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17 Mar Learning the Ropes: A Beginners Guide to Splicing

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Curious about the nautical art of splicing and don’t know where to start? What’s the difference between a slice and a knot? Join the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport for a beginners’ primer with instructor Tom Lacey. Lacey grew up on the shores of...

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07 Feb Museum program looks at historic struggles in the south

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SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Historic issues of power and privilege — both within the education system and reflective of society at the time — are at the heart of an upcoming talk hosted by the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport. Valinda W. Littlefield, an associate professor of...

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07 Feb Maritime Museum program keeps kids busy on Valentine’s Day

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SOUTHPORT, N.C. — A scheduled program at the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport will let parents spend a romantic — and child-free — evening in the town. Children ages 4 and up are invited to the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport on Feb. 14 from 5:30...

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24 Jan Museum’s Sensory Saturday program welcomes all

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The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport wants everyone to feel welcome. That’s one of the reasons its one-year-old Sensory Saturday program will continue in 2020. “We’re trying to make sure that no matter where you are or who you are, you can come and enjoy...

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Our mission: To collect, preserve, and interpret the maritime history of the Lower Cape Fear region.

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ATTENTION: We regret to inform you that due to inclement weather, tonight's concert benefiting the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, featuring the Back Porch Rockers, has been postponed. But fear not - we already have the makeup day ready for you! Mark your calendars and join us from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, June 29, 2023. ... See MoreSee Less

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ANNOUNCEMENT:Starting THIS weekend, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will be extending its operating hours for the summer months. We will now be open 10am - 5pm, Tuesday - Saturday!Extended hours will be in place Memorial Day weekend (May 27th) through Labor Day weekend (September 2nd). ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us THURSDAY for a rocking good time on the Garrison Lawn and kick off your Memorial Day weekend! This FREE concert, featuring the Back Porch Rockers, runs from 6pm through 8pm, and is sponsored by The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Come out, join or renew your Friends membership, and participate in a raffle for some fabulous prizes! www.friendsncmmsouthport.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us for Deep Dives Into History: Textiles and Dyeing! We’re here for you at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport until 3:00pm today. ... See MoreSee Less

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