Ever wonder what those little gadgets with the temperature and humidity read-outs in museum cases are all about? How about those pink-blue strips, the ones that look like a flat thermometer? Or those little baggies of orange-green beads? Conservators and Collection’s staff spend a great...
Diamondback terrapins, a unique and striking marsh turtle, have a long history in Beaufort, from collection and farming in the 1900s to present-day conservation efforts. Join Associate Curator of Education Courtney Felton to discover how terrapins went from being considered a delicacy to being protected. The...
During the Civil War, federal soldiers in coastal North Carolina confiscated civilian watercraft on behalf of the war effort. After the war, affected civilians could file for compensation through the Southern Claims Commission. The applications for compensation provide insights into the maritime lives of ordinary...
Lake Phelps was an important maritime resource for Native Americans for thousands of years. In the 1980s, 23 dugout canoes were discovered in and around the lake; and four were recovered for further study. Elise Carroll, conservator for the North Carolina Office of State Conservation...
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. This program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s...
During the 2011 NOAA Battle of the Atlantic Expedition, a film crew followed maritime archaeologists on their hunt for the U-576. ”Hitler's Secret Attack on America” combines World War II history and the search for archaeological resources that provide insight into the wartime action off...
Join us at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center for the Friends of the Maritime Museum holiday reception from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by the Annual Membership Meeting. The winner of the raffle boat will be drawn during the reception. The event is free...
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...
Join Sculptor Scott Penegar, one of the featured artists of the month, in the museum auditorium for a sculpting demonstration. The demonstration is free and open to the public....
BEAUFORT, N.C. — The author of a new book that addresses misconceptions about sharks and explores the species’ importance within the marine environment will make a stop in Beaufort later this month as part of his “reading frenzy” tour. Award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman will...