It was the biggest news of its time. But there was only way for word of it to reach those who lived along North Carolina’s barrier islands: by boat. Members of the Continental Congress signaled their intent to sever their connection to England by signing the...
BEAUFORT, N.C. – The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center will close to visitors until at least March 4. Due to a recent exposure to COVID-19, the facilities will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, and site employees with potential exposure to the virus will self-quarantine for 14...
[gallery columns="4" ids="4286,4280,4281,4282,4283,4284,4285,4287"] Museum staff recently opened our collections to a group of graduate students from ECU’s History Department. The hands-on experience is designed to help them connect the maritime artifacts with aspects of life in the item's respective eras. “It’s not just the object, it’s the history...
The N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort has a new high-speed Wi-Fi device installed as part of the state’s N.C. Student Connect Park and Learn program to help our neighbors and local students connect to the internet. Public Wi-Fi access is available within the exhibit hall, parking lot and patios. The initiative...
Our current manager, Randy Mann (best wishes on your new adventure, Randy!) is retiring; and the state is currently accepting applications to fill the position. The job description and requirements are listed here, where you can also apply. Also, here's a picture of Randy as we...
BEAUFORT, N.C. — Two sites in the North Carolina Maritime Museum System will open to the public next week. The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, along with its Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will open Thursday, Sept....
BEAUFORT — Public operations remain suspended at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort — with one notable exception: The Museum Store has reopened to the public. “It’s wonderful to see people again,” Museum Store Manager Francoise Boardman said during a break in the steady flow...
Here’s your opportunity to win a Catspaw Dinghy The 2020 raffle boat is a traditionally built dinghy called a “Catspaw,” and the plans are available from Wooden Boat Magazine. It was built at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, across the street from the North Carolina Maritime Museum,...
BEAUFORT, NC – A chowder chef has reclaimed her crown. Chef Dawn Freeman, who had the top pick in 2018 and also won the 2019 Crab Cake Cookoff, had the best chowder as determined by attendees at the 9th annual Clam Chowder Cookoff, hosted by the...
We had another amazing flotilla and hope you were able to join us along the Morehead City or Beaufort waterfronts Dec. 7 to enjoy the lighted boat parade. Our captains and crew really shined (see what I did there?) this year, and we had a...