Ranked amongst the fiercest pirates from the “Golden age of Piracy,” Anne Bonny and Mary Read have stories that daytime TV series could only aspire to. This presentation by Associate Education Curator Christine Brin may not be appropriate for younger children as topics of adultery...
Duels, deathbed confessions and love triangles help make up some Crystal Coast love stories that will be recounted in honor of Valentine’s Day. Associate Education Curator Christine Brin will share eight of her favorite love at sea stories during this special holiday presentation. Free, no...
Join Museum Conservator Michelle Crepeau for a free, informal lecture that discusses electrolytic reduction—what it is, how it works and why conservators use electrochemical reactions to clean and desalinate marine archaeological metals. Registration is not required for the in-person program, held in the museum auditorium....
Also known as Old Cook’s Storm, the Great Beaufort Hurricane of August 1879 wreaked havoc along the coast, devastating the Beaufort waterfront. Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly for a program that will reveal some of the accounts of one of the area’s worst storms. The program...
Join Curator of Maritime History David Bennett to examine the origins of the menhaden industry in the southeast region of North Carolina. This free, informal lecture is part of our Maritime Heritage Series. Programs are held in our auditorium and simulcast live via the museum’s Facebook...
The legend of the mermaid, or half human/half fish creature, appears around the world throughout time. This presentation by Associate Museum Curator Christine Brin will look at some of the better-known legends of mermaids and the interesting evolution they underwent over the last few hundred...
When nature calls, you must go! But where do you go while at sea? You may be surprised by the historical practices of something so basic as using the bathroom when it comes to being on board a ship many years ago. Join Associate Curator...
Join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly to learn about the history of U.S. Life-Saving Service operations, the precursor to the United States Coast Guard....
Join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about the biology, behavior, and conservation issues affecting "Beaufort’s Dolphins." 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. The free program is part...
Join Associate Curator Christine Brin for a presentation about everyone's favorite jolly ol' elf! This informational presentation takes a look at the way that the legend of Santa has evolved over the last 1,500 years and touches on Santa's support crew: Mrs. Claus, the reindeer...