On February 20, 1777, an army supply transport flying British colors, the brigantine Hanover, appeared in the Neuse River just a few miles from New Bern. Excitement swept through the town and locals set out to capture this British vessel. When New Bern residents boarded...
THE SEPT. 4 PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE SEPT. 11 SHOW Think you have what it takes to solve a coastal cold case? Step into a night of secrets and suspense at the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Murder Mystery Dinner! A crime...
Think you have what it takes to solve a coastal cold case? Step into a night of secrets and suspense at the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Murder Mystery Dinner! A crime has unfolded right among the museum exhibits, and the culprit is lurking in the crowd....
Join a museum educator and the Central Sites Manager from the N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve for a guided hike through the Rachel Carson Reserve. Discover the diverse plants and animals of the salt marsh and tidal flats while exploring the interconnected...
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...
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...