Blue Compass I is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 1 and 2 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. The five-day camp highlights the traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will discover...

Blue Compass I is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 1 and 2 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. The five-day camp highlights the traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will discover...

Blue Compass II is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 3 and 4 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. The five-day camp highlights the maritime traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will...

Blue Compass III is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 5 and 6 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. This five-day camp highlights the maritime traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will...

Blue Compass II is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 3 and 4 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. The five-day camp highlights the maritime traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will...

The 50th Annual Wooden Boat Show is kicking off with a bigger-than-ever Opening Reception. This year’s event, which is free and open to the public, will be combined with the Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Celebration. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and a preview of...

This hands-on course will review the history of knot tying in the maritime industry, followed by an opportunity for participants to practice their knot-tying skills. The course will cover a minimum of 10 knots, with the potential to cover more, including splicing, as time and...

This hands-on course will review the history of knot tying in the maritime industry, followed by an opportunity for participants to practice their knot-tying skills. The course will cover a minimum of 10 knots, with the potential to cover more, including splicing, as time and...

Ranked amongst the fiercest pirates from the “Golden age of Piracy” are Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Join Associate Education Curator Christine Brin to learn about these women pirates. She will trace what is known about their life stories, how they came to be pirates,...

Ben Wunderly, site manager of the Rachel Carson Reserve, will give an overview of its history, natural features, and wildlife. The Rachel Carson Reserve, located in Carteret County just inside Beaufort Inlet, is comprised of a series of marshes, tidal flats, and upland islands. The...