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SUMMARY:Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Observe wintering waterfowl at wildlife refuges and seashores in Eastern North Carolina and experience some of our unique coastal communities. Museum staff will lead the tour through remote and beautiful regions of Pamlico\, Hyde\, and Dare counties. This is an overnight adventure and requires pre-registration. Hotel reservations and meals are not included.   \nThe program primarily takes place outdoors and is not recommended for children under 12. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe fee is $95 per person ($85.50 for members of the Friends of the Museum\, which sponsors the program). The cost covers the guided tour and transportation for the overnight adventure. Meals and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of individual participants. Travel is via the museum van; therefore\, seating is limited and advance registration is required. \nRegister below or by calling 252-504-7758. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/coastal-culture-and-waterfowl-watching-excursion-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:field programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
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SUMMARY:Kids' Cove: Birds
DESCRIPTION:Kids’ Cove is a free-play program designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers with a different maritime themed craft and wiggle activity each month. While the museum’s gallery remains temporarily closed\, the Kids’ Cove programs will return to the museum auditorium. This is a screen-free program meant to help caregivers connect with their little ones\, each other\, and their local maritime heritage. The program is designed so that participants can stay for as short or as long as they want\, arriving and leaving at any time during the scheduled program. Programs do not build on each other\, so you can participate in one\, all\, or some without feeling left out. Programs are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. Pre-registration preferred. \nSign up below or by calling 252-504-7758.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/kidscove12/
LOCATION:Beaufort Train Depot\, 614 Broad St.\, Beaufort\, North Carolina\, 28516
CATEGORIES:children's program
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
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SUMMARY:Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Join museum staff on a full-day tour to observe wintering waterfowl at Lake Mattamuskeet and Pungo Lake national wildlife refuges in Eastern North Carolina.  Program fee is $50 ($45 for Friends of the Museum\, which sponsors the program).  The program primarily takes place outdoors and is not recommended for children under 12. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Travel is via the museum van; therefore\, seating is limited\, and advance registration is required.  Register online at ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. For more information\, call 252-504-7758. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/coastal-culture-and-waterfowl-watching-excursion-2026-01/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:field programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T112919
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SUMMARY:Bonehenge Family Friendly Tour
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 7 to 14 and their companion adults are invited to participate in a new 20 to 30-minute tour of the Bonehenge Whale Center. The free tour is a shortened version of the regular public tour with softer imagery and vocabulary for a younger audience. Along with the opportunity to touch and hold multiple bones\, whale oil\, and a real whale’s tooth\, the tour will include discussions on what whales eat\, how they are adapted to deep ocean living\, conservation issues regarding whales\, and how the public can help.   \nThis tour takes place in an active workshop; therefore\, it is not recommended for children under the age of 7. Pre-registration is required by noon the day prior to the program. Register below. For more information\, call 252-504-7758. 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/bonehenge-family-friendly-tour/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:bonehenge,children's program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
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SUMMARY:Whales in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina has many species of whales that travel near our shores and sometimes strand on our beaches.  This makes it ideal for scientists to study and promote the conservation and understanding of these endangered marine mammals.  Join Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster to learn about the whales most commonly spotted off the coast of North Carolina and see some related items. \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 noon. While the museum is closed\, the lectures will be held in the auditorium at Fort Macon State Park 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/whales-in-north-carolina/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260124
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Woodworking
DESCRIPTION:The new Introduction to Woodworking class teaches beginners to safely and efficiently use hand and power tools\, understand different wood types and their properties\, and apply fundamental techniques like cutting\, shaping\, joining\, and finishing to build a small project. The course focuses on building foundational skills\, with instructor demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice\, to instill confidence and a solid understanding for future woodworking projects. \nClass runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Class fee is $200 ($180 for Friends of the Museum). Minimum age is 16. Course size is limited\, and advance registration is required. Register below or by calling 252-504-7758.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/introduction-to-woodworking/
LOCATION:Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center\, 322 Front Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:boat programs
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