Tag Archives: North Carolina Maritime Museum

Museum Prepares for Arrival of Famed Higgins Boat

July 29, 2008 – 1:55 pm

BEAUFORT – The North Carolina Maritime Museum will receive a Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel (LVCP) or “Higgins Boat” for restoration on Wednesday, July 30 around 9 a.m. at the museum’s expansion site at Gallants Channel, next to Town Creek Marina. Restoration work will take 6-8 months, and can be viewed at the museum’s Watercraft [...]

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Boatbuilding Classes Offer a Unique Family Experience

June 5, 2008 – 8:47 am

Wooden boatbuilding is a cherished pastime and plays an important role in North Carolina’s history.  Avid carpenters or families  looking for a unique experience will find the boatbuilding classes offered at the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Watercraft Center a great choice.  A variety of classes for all skill levels, adults and kids age 8 and [...]

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Chipmunks Take the Screen June 6

May 29, 2008 – 12:43 pm

BEAUFORT - Combine three musically inclined chipmunks with a Frustrated songwriter and you’ll get “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” the feature film on June 6 for “Cinema by the Sea.” The outdoor film series for the family, sponsored by the N.C. Maritime Museum,is offered every other Friday night this summer. Bring your blanket or chair and [...]

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