BEAUFORT, N.C. — People might not look at the whale skeleton that hangs in the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort and think “dragon.” But in all likelihood, there were some sailors who at one time did. “Whales could have been the inspiration for dragons,” Christine Brin said,...
[gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="3314,3315,3318,3312,3310,3311,3308,3309"] BEAUFORT, N.C. — A rare, endangered whale that is destined to serve as the holotype for what may be a new species is on its way to the Smithsonian Institution thanks to the work of a team at Bonehenge Whale Center. The 38-foot...
BEAUFORT, N.C. — A group dedicated to the state’s maritime history is readying for its annual conference and invites members of the general public who share a similar interest to join them. The North Carolina Maritime History Council will meet Nov. 7 to 9 at the...
BEAUFORT, N.C. — There is a sense of history that surrounds traditional watercraft, making them an attraction in themselves. But sometimes it’s just about enjoying life on the water. That’s the sentiment behind the annual Fall in-the-Water Meet, hosted by the Traditional Small Craft Association (TSCA), Friends...
Great day in Beaufort hosting about 75 students from Ocracoke! The visit was a day trip to the town organized by regional officials to give the kids a reprieve from the lingering effects of Hurricane Dorian. Their stop at the museum included a weapons demonstration by...
BEAUFORT — A popular program at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort returns next week. The Brown Bag Gam lecture series resumes Wednesday, Sept. 25, at noon in the auditorium of the museum, located at 315 Front St. in Beaufort. Gam is defined as a friendly...
BEAUFORT — The director of the North Carolina Maritime Museums will be in Beaufort next week, and he’s set aside some time to meet with the community. “I always try to remain open and accessible,” Joseph Schwarzer, director of the three museums in the system, said....
The Beaufort Pirate Invasion will be taking over more than the downtown streets again this year. The N.C. Maritime Museum will host special activities that coincide with the annual event, which officially starts Friday evening and continues through Sunday. The museum, located at 315 Front St....
The winner of the Friends of the N.C. Maritime Museum 2018 Crab Cake Cook-off has defended her proverbial crown. [caption id="attachment_3200" align="alignleft" width="300"] Chef Dawn Freeman was the People's Choice for top crab cake at the 2019 contest. Freeman, who won the 2018 cook-off, tied with...
BEAUFORT — It’s an Independence Day celebration with a twist: traditionally-rigged sailing craft will rally next week to celebrate the historic voyages that carried the news of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks. The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum...
