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N.C. Maritime Museum Announces July and August Calendar

July 1, 2009 – 10:04 am

BEAUFORT – There is a lot to see and do at the North Carolina Maritime Museum this summer. Programs and activities range from to investigations of microscopic marine monsters to classes in boat handling. The exhibit “Traditional Watercraft” is a hands-on exploration of how traditional North Carolina boats were designed, built, and used, [...]

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Civil War Navy Reenactors Discuss Skills, Weapons in History Program

June 3, 2009 – 11:03 am

Civil War Navy reenactors from the Carolina Living History Guild will demonstrate nautical skills and talk about weapons of the period on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
The Carolina Living History Guild participates in various living history activities and showcases the history of the United [...]

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Museum Talks Feature Maritime Marvels

June 1, 2009 – 1:15 pm

Programs at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort have people talking! Throughout the month of June, local and regional experts will share their knowledge on topics ranging from nautical archaeology to marvels of the museum collection. Unless otherwise noted, talks at the Museum are free.
Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m. – Forty Years of [...]

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June Programs Offered for Lifelong Learners

June 1, 2009 – 1:12 pm

BEAUFORT – The N.C. Maritime Museum offers active and fun classes in June that showcase the unique heritage of coastal North Carolina for kids and adults. Learn to sail a boat or paddle the ocean in a sea kayak, or find out about scientific collection methods and while trawling and collecting sea urchins. [...]

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Make a Summer Splash with a New Boat at the N.C. Maritime Museum

May 7, 2009 – 10:59 am

Wooden boatbuilding is a cherished pastime and plays an important role in North Carolina’s history. Novices, avid carpenters and experienced woodworkers, and families looking for a unique experience will find the boatbuilding classes offered at the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Watercraft Center a great choice.
During the One-Week Boatbuilding Class students will build their own traditional [...]

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N.C. Maritime Museum 2009 Wooden Boat Show

April 28, 2009 – 3:06 pm

BEAUFORT – The 35th Annual Wooden Boat Show will take place on Saturday, May 2, in downtown Beaufort. Activities are scheduled throughout the week leading up to show day. Enjoy activities and exhibits on display at the museum, the museum’s Watercraft Center and at the museum’s expansion site at Gallants Channel, where free [...]

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Busy March at Maritime Museum

March 17, 2009 – 3:37 pm

BEAUFORT – The N.C. Maritime Museum offers programs in March that share the unique heritage of coastal North Carolina. For information on all of these programs, call (252) 728-7317.
Virtual Tour of the Coast. A free program that features slides of wildlife and habitats associated with the Cape Lookout National Seashore, Tuesday, March 17 at 11 [...]

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The French Connection and Fleur de Lis at Shipwreck

March 10, 2009 – 2:17 pm

RALEIGH – Coming from the 12th to the 21st century, seven nesting cups deliver a big message about the presumed wreck of the Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR), Blackbeard’s flagship, found near Beaufort. The first discovered fleur de lis pattern (a stylized “flower of the lily”) was found on the third smallest of the cup-shaped weights. [...]

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