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SUMMARY:Bonehenge Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Bonehenge Whale Center is dedicated to research\, marine conservation\, stranded specimen collection\, exhibit preparation and display\, educational programming\, and publications that focus on NC cetaceans (whales\, dolphins\, and porpoises). It operates as a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the Carolina Cay Maritime Foundation. \nAs an active workshop\, this site is not regularly open to the public. Join the museum’s Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster and Associate Education Curator Christine Brin for an hour-long guided tour of the whale center. During this program\, participants will see the skeletons of multiple whale species\, have unique opportunities to interact with these specimens\, and learn about the conservation issues facing cetaceans and what the public can do to help. \nParticipants must be over 14 years old. Limited spaces are available. Pre-registration required by noon the day prior. Register below or by calling (252) 504-7758.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/bonehenge-public-tours-2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Bonehenge Whale Center\, 275 W Beaufort Rd Ext\, Beaufort\, 28516
CATEGORIES:bonehenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T120000
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SUMMARY:Sea Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Legends and stories of sea monsters are almost culturally universal\, with even landlocked groups of people telling tales of fantastic sea or water creatures. Join Associate Education Curator Christine Brin for a look at some of the most popular sea monsters and some of the “sea creatures\,” like whales\, that may have inspired these stories. \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 select Thursdays at noon. The lectures are held in the museum auditorium 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.  \n 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/seamonsters-2/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000
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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 biologists 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 view some related display 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 select Thursdays at noon. The lectures are held in the museum auditorium 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.  \n 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/whalesofnc/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:Build a Boat in a Day
DESCRIPTION:Participants in this introductory workshop use pre-cut kits to construct a small\, flat-bottomed plywood boat in a single session. The course focuses on teaching basic woodworking and assembly skills. The class is designed for beginners and is a collaborative effort for families or small teams. Each participating team assembles a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for paddling. The boat is 12 feet long\, 32 inches wide\, and weighs about 40 pounds. Each boat will be completed to a watertight condition and ready to take home for paint or varnish. \nTeams are limited to a maximum of 4 people\, at least one of whom must be an adult. Minimum age is 8 years old. Register below or by calling 252-504-7758.
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/boat-in-a-day-2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center\, 322 Front Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:boat programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000
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SUMMARY:Sailor's Supper
DESCRIPTION:Clues from the remains of ships help us learn more about the lives of sailors in the 17th and 18th centuries.  Join Associate Education Curator Christine Brin for a look at what seafarers were eating\, how they were preparing and storing their food\, and what materials they were using to cook and consume it. \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 select Thursdays at noon. The lectures are held in the museum auditorium 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.  \n 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/sailorssupper/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
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SUMMARY:Kids' Cove: Turkey
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. 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 in the museum 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/kidscove-2026-11-11/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
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SUMMARY:North Carolina’s War at Sea: Privateers & Letter of Marque Vessels
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina’s privateers and letters of marque vessels took the war to sea against British shipping in North American\, Caribbean\, and European waters. Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn the difference between privateer and letter of marque vessels\, who owned them\, what life and combat aboard these vessels was like and their impact on the war effort. \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 select Thursdays at noon. The lectures are held in the museum auditorium 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.  \n 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/privateers/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T130000
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SUMMARY:History of Santa Claus\, Patron Saint of Sailors
DESCRIPTION:Did Santa prefer a green suit before he started wearing his now iconic red? What is Mrs. Claus’s first name? We may not know everything about the mysterious and jolly figure; but during this family-friendly presentation\, Associate Education Curator Christine Brin will try to answer some questions without taking away any of the magic. \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 select Thursdays at noon. The lectures are held in the museum auditorium 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.  \n 
URL:https://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/event/santa-claus/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:maritime heritage series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T110000
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SUMMARY:Kids' Cove: Trains
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. 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 in the museum 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/kidscove-2026-12-09/
LOCATION:North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort\, 315 Front St.\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
CATEGORIES:children's program
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