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SUMMARY:Seashore Life II
DESCRIPTION:Children entering grades 5 and 6 will investigate estuarine habitats\, plants\, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve\, water quality testing\, plankton identification\, and many more activities. Course runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. \nThe program is part of the museum’s Summer Science School series. Its courses are designed to give children entering grades one to ten hands-on experiences with North Carolina’s environment\, history\, and culture.  Some courses take place outside the main museum building and may involve travel. Advance registration is required. Register online at ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Limited scholarships that cover course fees are available; email Education Curator Courtney Felton for scholarship information. For more information\, call 252-504-7758.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/seashore-life-ii/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
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SUMMARY:Seashore Life I
DESCRIPTION:Students entering grades 1 and 2 will investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats\, salt marshes\, and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. The field-based classes include ferry ride\, barrier island hiking\, and animal identification. \nCourse runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Cost is $90 per child. A limited number of scholarships are available. Advance registration is required.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/seashore-life-i-2022-07-07-2023-08-08-2024-07-11-2025-07-31/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20210611T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T191949Z
UID:11585-1753747200-1753919999@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Pirates!
DESCRIPTION:Young sailors entering grades 1 and 2 will join their fearless captain and work together to learn about life at sea and how pirates of long ago lived. The crew will build their own boats\, set the rules of the ship\, and go on a hunt to find the hidden treasure. Advance registration is required for the program\, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. \nSummer Science School courses are designed to give children entering grades one to ten hands-on experiences with North Carolina’s environment\, history\, and culture.  Some courses take place outside the main museum building and may involve travel. Register below or by calling 252-504-7758. Limited scholarships are available; email christine.brin@dncr.nc.gov for scholarship information.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/pirates-2025-07-29/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T205802Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Beaufort: American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Some historians argue that the final battle of the American Revolutionary War occurred in Beaufort\, North Carolina\, in April of 1782. Join Associate Curator Christine Brin for a discussion of this dramatic event.  With daring raids\, burning ships\, shoot outs\, and kidnapping\, this battle has the makings of a blockbuster movie\, without the need for fictional enhancements.   \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/mhs-2-2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20220103T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150915Z
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SUMMARY:Model Boats
DESCRIPTION:In this three-day camp at the museum’s Watercraft Center\, children entering grades 3 and 4 will build their own model boat while learning about life on the water. As campers assemble their boats\, they’ll explore coastal waterways and discover the history and function of local workboats\, charter vessels\, and commercial fishing boats. Through engaging field trips and museum exhibits\, students will also learn about the types of fish caught in our region and the important skills needed to live and work on the water. They will use museum exhibits and field trips to learn about workboats and boats used for charter fishing and commercial fishing. The types of fish targeted by people fishing aboard these vessels will be discussed as well. \nThe program is part of the museum’s Summer Science School series. Its courses are designed to give children entering grades one to ten hands-on experiences with North Carolina’s environment\, history\, and culture.  Some courses take place outside the main museum building and may involve travel. Advance registration is required. Register online at ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Limited scholarships that cover course fees are available; email Education Curator Courtney Felton for scholarship information. For more information\, call 252-504-7758. \nSummer Science School programs are sponsored by the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/model-boats/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center\, 322 Front Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20211221T175933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T193250Z
UID:11565-1752624000-1752883199@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Seashore Life II
DESCRIPTION:Students entering grades 4 through 6 will investigate estuarine habitats\, plants\, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve\, water quality testing\, plankton identification\, and many more activities. \nCourse runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Cost is $120 per child. A limited number of scholarships are available. Advance registration is required.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/seashore-life-ii-2025-07-16/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20210609T160009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T143501Z
UID:11548-1752537600-1752624000@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Fish and Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Children entering grades 3 and 4 will learn about coastal fish and fishing methods. Cane poles\, bait\, and tackle are provided for dock fishing during this half-day program that runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Seine nets will be used along a tidal flat. Students also use nets to catch and identify marine life in nearshore waters and create take-home artwork. \nSummer Science School courses are designed to give children entering grades one to ten hands-on experiences with North Carolina’s environment\, history\, and culture. Courses take place outside the main museum building and may involve travel. Advance registration is required. Register below. \nLimited scholarships are available; email christine.brin@dncr.nc.gov for scholarship information. For more information\, call 252-504-7758.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/fish-and-fishing-2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center\, 322 Front Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T180511Z
UID:11431-1752145200-1752145200@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Sensational Sharks: History and Conservation of Sharks in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Dun-dun…dun-dun… It’s shark week! Join Associate Curator of Education Courtney Felton to dive into the history of the sharks of North Carolina\, local fishermen\, a great (white) catch\, and the work being done to conserve these jaw-some predators.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/mhs-2-2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T180146Z
UID:11430-1750935600-1750935600@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Gone with the Sea Breeze: Coastal Tourism in Antebellum North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:During the summer months of the antebellum period\, Eastern North Carolinians retreated to the coast to escape the outbreak of diseases\, such as malaria. This summertime exodus spurred the development of second homes\, rental properties\, and hotels. While staying at the coast\, tourists engaged in a variety of recreational activities to pass the time. Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn about the early development of tourism along the North Carolina coast.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/mhs-2-2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20220103T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T184516Z
UID:11553-1750896000-1751068799@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Model Boats
DESCRIPTION:Students entering grades 3 and 4 will build a model boat at the museum’s Watercraft Center. They will use museum exhibits and field trips to learn about work boats and boats used for charter fishing and commercial fishing. The types of fish targeted by people fishing aboard these vessels will be discussed as well. \nCost is $90 per child\, and class runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. A limited number of scholarships are available. Advance registration is required. Register below or by phone at 252-504-7758. \nSummer Science School programs are sponsored by the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/boats-and-models/
LOCATION:Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center\, 322 Front Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20210609T160009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T143301Z
UID:7199-1750723200-1750895999@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Fish and Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Children entering grades 3 and 4 will learn about coastal fish and fishing methods. Cane poles\, bait\, and tackle are provided for dock fishing during this half-day program that runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Seine nets will be used along a tidal flat. Students also use nets to catch and identify marine life in nearshore waters and create take-home artwork. \nSummer Science School courses are designed to give children entering grades one to ten hands-on experiences with North Carolina’s environment\, history\, and culture. Courses take place outside the main museum building and may involve travel. Advance registration is required. Register below. \nLimited scholarships are available; email christine.brin@dncr.nc.gov for scholarship information. For more information\, call 252-504-7758.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/fish-and-fishing/
LOCATION:Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center\, 322 Front Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program,summer science school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T175614Z
UID:11429-1750330800-1750330800@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Trying Women: A History of Women in the Whaling Industry
DESCRIPTION:Using information gathered from whaling communities around the North Atlantic\, Associate Curator of Education Christine Brin will discuss the history of women in the whaling industry. Their roles range from net mending to running stores to processing whale meat and occasionally even joining their husbands at sea. Join us for an interesting insight into the world of women in the early 17th-century North Atlantic maritime community.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/mhs-2-2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20221221T182721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T161737Z
UID:11452-1749726000-1749726000@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:‘It’s Electrifying!’: Electrolytic Reduction in Archaeological Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join museum Conservator Michelle Crepeau as she discusses electrolytic reduction: what it is\, how it works and why conservators use electrochemical reactions to clean and desalinate marine archaeological metals.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/electrifying/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T175146Z
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SUMMARY:A Curiosity Grows in Carolina
DESCRIPTION:On April 2\, 1759\, a letter was penned that would rock the botanical world: the first documented description of the Venus flytrap. Tales of this tiny green predator from the pine savannahs of Southeastern North Carolina would sweep throughout Europe. Join North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport Programming and Education Curator Shannon Walker to learn about the little plant sparked a craze that would involve a royal governor\, the who’s who of 18th century scientists\, and a high seas adventure.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/mhs-2-2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20220517T170608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T174511Z
UID:7987-1747998000-1748001600@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Sea Turtles of North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Spending only a brief time on land\, sea turtles are quite different from most other turtles we know. From hatchling to adult\, a lifetime at sea is no small task for these reptiles that grow so big. Join Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster on World Turtle Day to learn about the different species of sea turtles that inhabit the coastal waters of North Carolina and the trials they face from before they even emerge from their sandy nest. \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/sea-turtles/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T174229Z
UID:11425-1747306800-1747306800@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Civil Air Patrol during World War II 
DESCRIPTION:Following the attack on Pearl Harbor\, America’s military was stretched thin\, depending on the service of civilian men and women to defend America’s East coast at the beginning of World War II. Join Associate Education Curator Christine Brin for a look at the history of the Civil Air Patrol specific to their work and defense of Eastern North Carolina.   \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/mhs-2/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T173554Z
UID:11408-1745492400-1745492400@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:The Stamp Act Crisis in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn about the protests of North Carolinians in 1765 and 1766 against a tax levied by Parliament on public papers (legal and commercial documents\, newspapers\, licenses\, etc.). The political crisis resulted in the temporary closure of North Carolina’s ports\, which crippled shipping in the colony.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/stamp-act/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Stamp-Act-Crisis-in-North-Carolina.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20220106T145205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T155906Z
UID:7884-1744282800-1744286400@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:A General History of Mermaids
DESCRIPTION:The oceans truly connect us all\, from pole to pole and around the equator. The legend of the mermaid is a great representation of that connection\, one that binds seafarers the world over. A half–human\, half–fish creature has appeared in many cultures throughout time and geography. Associate Education Curator Christine Brin will share some of the iconic tales of mermaids\, how they have appeared in other regions of our planet\, and the evolution the mysterious creature has undergone through the years.    \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. Programs are offered most Thursdays at 11 a.m. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. Admission is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/mermaids/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20220106T145205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165852Z
UID:11368-1743678000-1743681600@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Beaufort's Dolphins: Getting to Know Them
DESCRIPTION:Bottlenose dolphins occur in Beaufort year-round but they’re not the same individuals and we’re learning a lot from photo-ID and stranding response. Join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about the biology\, behavior\, and conservation issues affecting “Beaufort’s Dolphins.”   \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. Programs are offered most Thursdays at 11 a.m. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. Admission is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/dolphins/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20250310T195645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T183042Z
UID:11933-1743494400-1746014400@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:ONLINE BOAT REGISTRATION: 49th Annual Wooden Boat Show
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to exhibit your vessel at the 49th Annual Wooden Boat Show\, the longest-running boat show in the southeast! \nBoat registration is $30 for the first boat and $5 for each additional boat. Registration includes an event T-shirt and admission to the opening reception on May 2 (5 to 7 p.m. at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center) and the awards ceremony on May 3 (4 p.m. at the Watercraft Center). \nTo register a boat for display\, complete the appropriate form below. For more information or to register by phone\, call 252-504-7758. Online registration closes April 30. After that time\, call 252-504-7758 to register. \nBoat check-in is at the Watercraft Center\, and setup will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on May 3.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/boat-registration2025/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165929Z
UID:11340-1743073200-1743073200@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:The Vice-Admiralty Courts of Colonial North Carolina 
DESCRIPTION:In colonial North Carolina\, maritime law was enforced by the Vice-Admiralty Courts. Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn about how the Vice-Admiralty Courts functioned\, as well as their involvement in cases regarding smuggling\, shipwrecks\, prizes\, and more.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/vice-admiralty-courts/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20231220T171822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T201518Z
UID:11700-1742551200-1742580000@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Annual Whales and Whaling Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The history\, biology\, conservation\, and pedagogy of whales and whaling specific to North Carolina will be covered during the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s annual Whales and Whaling Symposium. The program is free. However\, pre-registration preferred due to limited seating. Register below or by calling 252-504-7758. \n 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/north-carolina-whales-and-whaling-symposium-2025-03-21/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:marine science
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T202623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T172554Z
UID:11297-1740654000-1740654000@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:The Maritime Dimensions of Coastal Plantations
DESCRIPTION:Join David Bennett\, curator of maritime history\, to learn about the maritime activities of coastal plantations in antebellum North Carolina\, including shipping\, shipbuilding\, ferries\, landings\, commercial fishing\, and more. He will also discuss the lives of free and enslaved watermen associated with coastal plantations.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel.  \n 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/the-maritime-dimensions-of-coastal-plantations/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20221221T182721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T181839Z
UID:9616-1740049200-1740049200@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Museum's Most Wanted: Identifying and Dealing with Museum Pests
DESCRIPTION:Many museum artifacts provide tasty treats for a variety of insects\, animals\, and fungi. A big part of museum conservation is preventing damage to our artifacts\, which means knowing what’s eating your collection. Join museum conservator Michelle Crepeau for this lecture all about identifying common museum pests\, their impact on collections\, and methods of mitigation and prevention. \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/most-wanted/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Museums-Most-Wanted-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241216T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T150325Z
UID:11266-1738234800-1738234800@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Ports\, Pilotage\, and Shipping in Colonial North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn about the economic role of shipping in colonial North Carolina. In addition\, the lecture will discuss the rise of ports and pilotage and how they facilitated economic development.  \nThis program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series\, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history\, coastal environment\, and culture. The lectures are currently held in the Fort Macon Coastal Education Center and streamed via Zoom. is free\, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/virtual to sign up to receive the Zoom links. Programs are also posted to the museum’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/ports-pilotage-and-shipping-in-colonial-north-carolina/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park\, 2303 E. Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ports-Pilotage-and-Shipping-in-Colonial-North-Carolina.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20241220T162912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T170257Z
UID:11462-1736985600-1737071999@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Observe wintering waterfowl at Pungo Lake and Lake Mattamuskeet during this one-day\, guided tour. Not recommended for children under 12; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/one-day-waterfowl/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:field programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153039
CREATED:20221029T160651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T164509Z
UID:8084-1733673600-1733680800@ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
SUMMARY:Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Maritime Museum for a holiday reception at 4 p.m. followed by its annual Membership Meeting at 5 p.m. at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. The winner of the 2023 raffle boat will be drawn during the reception. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the Museum. Learn more at maritimefriends.org.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/friends-of-the-maritime-museum-annual-membership-meeting-holiday-open-house-2023-12-03/
LOCATION:Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center\, 322 Front Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends events
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort":MAILTO:cyndi.brown@dncr.nc.gov
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