Paid programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Maritime Museum in Beaufort.

Registration and Refund Policy:

Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.

Recurring

31st Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The museum is excited to welcome the return of the John Costlow Christmas Train Show this year! The annual show, which will be held in the museum's Watercraft Center, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all...

Free
Recurring

31st Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The museum is excited to welcome the return of the John Costlow Christmas Train Show this year! The annual show, which will be held in the museum's Watercraft Center, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all...

Free

15th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

Four guest clam chowder cooks and four cornbread bakers compete in the annual taste-off at the Watercraft Center. Participants will taste samples of the chowders and cornbread and vote for their favorite. Beer and wine included. Limited tickets will be available at maritimefriends.org.

$40 – $45

Introduction to Woodworking

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The new Introduction to Woodworking class teaches beginners to safely and efficiently use hand and power tools, understand different wood types and their properties, and apply fundamental techniques like cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing to build a small project. The course focuses on building foundational...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Lofting a Boat

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The boatbuilding class teaches how to create full-size, scaled-up plans for a six-foot boat using a traditional process called lofting. Students will learn to transfer a boat's design from a boat plan and draw it out in full scale, the first critical steps for creating...

Get Tickets $99.00 – $110.00

Introduction to Wooden Boatbuilding

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The introductory wooden boatbuilding class provides hands-on experience with fundamental boatbuilding concepts. The course teaches students to select wood, design a boat, and use various techniques like steam bending, planking (carvel or lapstrake), and fastening to construct a small boat. The curriculum covers basic design,...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Introduction to Wooden Boatbuilding

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The introductory wooden boatbuilding class provides hands-on experience with fundamental boatbuilding concepts. The course teaches students to select wood, design a boat, and use various techniques like steam bending, planking (carvel or lapstrake), and fastening to construct a small boat. The curriculum covers basic design,...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Introduction to Wooden Boatbuilding

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The introductory wooden boatbuilding class provides hands-on experience with fundamental boatbuilding concepts. The course teaches students to select wood, design a boat, and use various techniques like steam bending, planking (carvel or lapstrake), and fastening to construct a small boat. The curriculum covers basic design,...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Introduction to Woodworking

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The new Introduction to Woodworking class teaches beginners to safely and efficiently use hand and power tools, understand different wood types and their properties, and apply fundamental techniques like cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing to build a small project. The course focuses on building foundational...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Introduction to Wooden Boatbuilding

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The introductory wooden boatbuilding class provides hands-on experience with fundamental boatbuilding concepts. The course teaches students to select wood, design a boat, and use various techniques like steam bending, planking (carvel or lapstrake), and fastening to construct a small boat. The curriculum covers basic design,...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Introduction to Wooden Boatbuilding

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The introductory wooden boatbuilding class provides hands-on experience with fundamental boatbuilding concepts. The course teaches students to select wood, design a boat, and use various techniques like steam bending, planking (carvel or lapstrake), and fastening to construct a small boat. The curriculum covers basic design,...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Introduction to Woodworking

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The new Introduction to Woodworking class teaches beginners to safely and efficiently use hand and power tools, understand different wood types and their properties, and apply fundamental techniques like cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing to build a small project. The course focuses on building foundational...

Get Tickets $180.00 – $200.00

Registration and Refund Policy:

Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.