HATTERAS — Island Quilting Traditions, Canvas Back Decoy Construction, the Civil War on Hatteras Island, Children’s Crafts, Stories by the Sea, Maritime Heritage Speakers and even a Birthday Party for Blackbeard are some of the free activities announced today by the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras for this summer.
Every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., local author and Civil War historian Drew Pullen gives a short overview of the Civil War on Hatteras Island. Be certain to see the related exhibit, “The Civil War on Hatteras Island.”
Each Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. is the time for Children’s Crafts for ages 3 and up. While younger children can stencil foam flags, older kids can spend their time creating a signal flag bookmark or designing a sailors’ valentine using local sea shells.
From 12 p.m.–4 p.m. on Thursday visit with local decoy maker Sam Green as he demonstrates the art of building and painting various canvas-back decoys.
The first and third Wednesday of each month is devoted to Island Quilting Traditions. From 10 a.m.–12 p.m., learn about the history of quilting on the island and talk with local quilters as they demonstrate their work. Don’t miss the quilt display in the lobby.
Children ages 3-5 are in for a special treat on the second Wednesday of each month. From 10:30–11:00 a.m. local librarian “Miss Helen” will entertain them with “Children’s Stories by the Sea.” Come hear the amazing and amusing tales of pirates and ships and sea creatures.
The third Tuesday of each month is “Blackbeard’s Birthday Party” from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Blackbeard won’t be there, but children ages 3–10 will receive a special treat and pirate gear.
The popular Maritime Heritage Speakers Series is on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Topics include pirates, slave ships, wars along our coast, nautical archaeology, the Monitor and songs of the sea. Check out the calendar section of our Web site (www.graveyrdoftheatlantic.com) for details.
For more information on programs at the museum, call (252) 986-2995.
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, located next to Ferry’s Dock in Hatteras, presents the maritime heritage and history of shipwrecks of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It is part of the Division of State History Museums within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, the state agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of North Carolina’s arts, history and culture. Cultural Resources is now podcasting 24/7 with information about the department, all available at www.ncculture.com.