The burning and destruction of Fort Johnston by more than 500 Whig militiamen during the summer of 1775 spurred the colony of North Carolina into a war after which it would never be the same. The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, in conjunction with the...
Get your hands on history! Anchors Aweigh is geared toward families and all ages with hands-on activities that focus on a specific part of Lower Cape Fear and North Carolina history. These programs are drop-in style, and run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anchors Aweigh...
Come and get creative with the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport on July 2. Practice your painting skills by decorating a miniature Revolutionary War soldier to take home with you. The program is part of the museum’s Anchors Aweigh series, which features hands-on activities that...
Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport on June 25 to write a letter the 18th-century way: with ink, quill, and wax. Seal your own to take home with you. The program is part of the museum’s Anchors Aweigh series, which features hands-on activities that...
Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport on June 18 to learn about paper marbling. Using a centuries old process you’ll create your own marbled masterpiece to take home with you. The program is part of the museum’s Anchors Aweigh series, which features hands-on activities...
Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport on June 11 to learn more about the life of a solider during the American Revolution. You’ll also get a chance to try your hand at the drill and try making your own sand fill musket round....
Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport on June 4 to learn about indigo production in the Lower Cape Fear during the 18th century. Visitors will also have the opportunity to dye their own handkerchief with real indigo to take home. The program is part...
Get your hands on history! Anchors Aweigh is geared toward families and all ages with hands-on activities that focus on a specific part of Lower Cape Fear and North Carolina history. These programs are drop-in style, and run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anchors Aweigh...
Come out to the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport on May 28 to learn about and try your hand at a variety of 18th century games and toys. The program is part of the museum’s Anchors Aweigh series, which features hands-on activities that focus on...
Get your hands on history! Anchors Aweigh is geared toward families and all ages with hands-on activities that focus on a specific part of Lower Cape Fear and North Carolina history. These programs are drop-in style, and run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anchors Aweigh...