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Friends of the North Carolina Maritime MuseumPresident: Walt WoodDirector of Operations: Brent CreelmanMembership Information: Gina Holland(252) 728-1638 [email protected] of the Friends of the Museum in Beaufort receive a 10% discount on Museum Store purchases and most programs. Museum programming, events, and the calendar are made possible through support from the Friends of the Museum in Beaufort.
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort315 Front StreetBeaufort, NC 28516Director: Joseph K. Schwarzer, IIPublic Information Officer: David Cartier [email protected] Hours:Weekdays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Saturdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Sundays: 1–5 p.m.Museum: (252) 504-7740Registration: (252) 504-7758Museum: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.comE-mail: [email protected]
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CalendarP rogram & Events2 0 1 8
Blackbeard’s 300
18 Kayak the Salt Marsh 21 Boat-in-a-Day Class 25 Shackleford Banks Hike: Did Blackbeard See Horses? 28 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting
May 3-6 44th Annual Wooden Boat Show Activities 5 44th Annual Wooden Boat Show 6 44th Annual WBS Traditional Skiffs in Taylors Creek 9 Shackleford Banks Hike: Did Blackbeard See Horses? 12 Blackbeard 300: Blackbeard’s Blockade
at Charles Town 17 Kayak the Salt Marsh 19 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 22 Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve 23 BBG: North Carolina Sea Turtles
June 2–3 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 7 Friends Fundraiser: An Evening with Blackbeard 9 Parade of Cannons 9 Maritime Day at Gallant’s Channel 9 Blackbeard 300: New Perspective on Blackbeard
the Pirate Symposium 11–15 Pirate Week 11–22 Junior Sailing Program: Session 1 13 Summer Science School:
Preschool Storytime & Crafts 14 Shackleford Banks Hike: Did Blackbeard See Horses? 16 Boat-in-a-Day Class 19 Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve 19–20 Summer Science School: Pirates! 21–22 Summer Science School: Fish & Fishing 23–24 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 25–27 Summer Science School:
Boats & Models – Pirate Ship25–July 6 Junior Sailing Program: Session 2 28 Kayak the Salt Marsh 28–29 Summer Science School: Pirates!
Calendar at a Glance 2018 www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
January 4 BBG: The History of Whale Hunting in
North Carolina 12 Southern Baja and the Sea of Cortez,
Whale Watchers Paradise 13 Blackbeard 300: Sea Turtles,
A Feast Fit for a Pirate 19 7th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off 27 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 27–28 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class
February 7 BBG: (Movie) Rescue Men, The Story of the
Pea Island Life Savers 10 Blackbeard 300: The Discovery of Wreck 31-CR-314 14 Junior Sailing Program Registration Opens 14 Summer Science School Registration Opens 14 BBG: Heart of the Sea, The Story of Echo the
Whale and His Heart 22 BBG: A Pirate’s Table 24 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 24–25 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class
March 1 BBG: The Golden Age Revived? Modern Piracy 10 Blackbeard 300: Blackbeard’s Crystal Coast 14 BBG: Churchill’s Pirates: The British 22nd
Anti-Submarine Strike Force in America, February–October 1942
17–18 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 22 BBG: The Wreck of the Caribsea 24 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 29 BBG: Beaufort’s Dolphins, Getting to Know Them
April 6 3rd Annual North Carolina Whales and Whaling
Symposium 7–8 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 12 BBG: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse 14 Blackbeard 300: The Ships Associated with the
Career of Blackbeard the Pirate
July 3 Summer Science School:
Preschool Storytime & Crafts 3 Maritime Movie: Core Sounders, Living from the Sea 5–6 Summer Science School: Seashore Life I 7 Great 4th Race 9–13 Summer Science School: Maritime Adventures 9–20 Junior Sailing Program: Session 3 10 Maritime Movie: The Carolina Brogue, Language and
Life on the North Carolina Coast 14 Blackbeard 300: By Hook and Crook, Anne Bonny
and Mary Read 14–15 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 17 Maritime Movie: Hitler’s Secret Attack on America17–18 Summer Science School: Pirates! 18–20 Summer Science School: Seashore Life II 19–20 Summer Science School: Fish & Fishing 20 12th Annual Crab Cake Cook-Off 23–25 Summer Science School:
Boats & Models – Pirate Ship23–Aug 3 Junior Sailing Program: Session 4 24 Maritime Movie: Ribbon of Sand
(the islands of Cape Lookout) 26–27 Summer Science School: Pirates! 28 Boat-in-a-Day Class 31 Kayak the Salt Marsh 31 Maritime Movie: Lincoln’s Secret Weapon
(the U.S.S. Monitor)
August 1 Summer Science School:
Preschool Storytime & Crafts 2–3 Summer Science School: Seashore Life I 4 Traditional Skiff Rally 6–8 Summer Science School: Seashore Life II 6–10 Pirate Week 6–11 Junior Sailing Program: Regatta Week 7–8 Summer Science School: Science of Surfboards 9 Shackleford Banks Hike: Did Blackbeard See Horses? 11 Blackbeard 300: 18th Century Pirate Weaponry 11 Boat-in-a-Day Class
21 Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve 25–26 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 31 Murder Mystery Dinner: The Cannon Ball
September 5 Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve 8 Blackbeard 300: Pirates of the Upper Cape Fear 8–9 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 11 Kayak the Salt Marsh 19 Shackleford Banks Hike: Did Blackbeard See Horses? 29 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 29–30 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class
October 3 BBG: The U.S. Life-Saving Service in NC 7 28th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival Rally 11 Kayak Fishing Class 13 Fall in-the-Water Meet 13 Blackbeard 300: Pirate Holidays 13–14 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 19 BBG: Women Pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read 25 BBG: Beaufort’s Dolphins, Getting to Know Them 27 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting
November 3 Boatshop Bash 8 BBG: Caring for Antique Furnishings in the Home 10 Blackbeard 300: Blackbeard’s Final Battle at
Ocracoke Inlet, NC 17–18 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 27 BBG: The Story Behind Echo the Whale
December 1 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 1 Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla 2 Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Meeting
& Holiday Open House 5 BBG: Whales of North Carolina 8–9 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 13 BBG: Early Ferry Crossings in North Carolina
300 Years • Blackbeard & Queen Anne’s Revenge Tercentennial Commemoration • 2018
Almost 300 years ago, in June 1718, Blackbeard’s ships, Queen Anne’s Revenge and Adventure, grounded in Beaufort inlet. Blackbeard died off Ocracoke at the hands of the Royal Navy on November 22 that same year. To commemorate the tercentennial of these events, 2018 will be filled with programs, events and exhibits about this infamous pirate and his doomed vessel.
Blackbeard & Queen Anne’s Revenge Tercentennial Lecture Series Every Second Saturday, January–November, 2:00 pm This lecture series will be held on the second Saturday of each month and covers the history of Blackbeard the pirate, his flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge and the Golden Age of Piracy. For specific topics check the ‘Calendar at a Glance’ under ‘Blackbeard 300.’ Free
Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Traveling Exhibit The newly renovated traveling exhibit featuring artifacts from Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge will travel around the state. Visitors will learn about Blackbeard, his abandoned ships, and the 18th century world they lived in. Watch for a visit to your area:
Jan 15–Feb 26 NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC. Mar 1–May 31 Bath State Historic Site, Bath, NC. Jun 2–Jul 29 Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras, NC.Aug 1–Sep 30 Edenton Historic Site, Edenton, NC.Oct 3–Nov 29 East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. Dec 3–Jan 31, 2019 NC Maritime Museum at Southport, NC.
QAR Conservation Lab Oct 1–April 30, Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. May 1–Sep 30, Tues-Sat, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Conservators from the lab will be available to answer questions about the processes required to conserve the thousands of artifacts that have been recovered from the Queen Anne’s Revenge site.
Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit Expansion Opening June 8, 2018 Please forgive our dust as we renovate and expand the existing Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge exhibit. The exhibit will include an additional 800 square feet of new information, interactives and of course artifacts to shed light on the history of Blackbeard and his world.
The Parade of Cannons June 9, 11 a.m. The “Parade of Cannons,” a special homage to the famed pirate Blackbeard, coincides with the opening of the newly expanded exhibit at the Maritime Museum featuring artifacts from Blackbeard’s flagship. The fleet will make its way from the Maritime Museum at the modern-day entrance to the Beaufort Harbor to the end of Fulford Street, the site of the “white house” on ancient charts. The “white house” was the sighting marker for the entrance to Beaufort during Blackbeard’s day.
New Perspectives on Blackbeard the Pirate Symposium June 9, 2018 noon-5 p.m. Coinciding with the 300th anniversary of the grounding and abandonment of Blackbeard’s ship Queen Anne’s Revenge, this day of lectures will shed light on the ongoing research, recovery and exhibition of artifacts from this infamous shipwreck and pirate.
Pirate Weeks June 11–15 and August 6–10 Make a free pirate themed take home craft and view replica pirate weapons! The film Blackbeard’s Lost Ship will be played regularly and visitors will be able to view the Museum’s newly renovated Queen Anne’s Revenge exhibit featuring over 300 unique artifacts recovered from the wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship. Free.
WOODEN BOAT SHOW
44th Annual
Brown Bag Gam Jan 4; Feb 7, 14, 22; Mar 1, 14, 22, 29; April 12; May 23; Oct 3, 19, 25; Nov 8, 27; Dec 5, 13. All times at Noon gam; n. 1- a school of whales 2- a social visit or friendly conversation, esp. between whalers v. - to visit, esp. while at sea. Fitting on so many levels! Come learn about North Carolina’s rich coastal environment and culture at these informal lectures. For specific topics check the ‘Calendar at a Glance’ under ‘BBG’. Bring your own lunch. Free.
Carolina Maritime Model Society Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 28, May 19, Sep 29, Oct 27, Dec 1 All meetings at 2 p.m. The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high quality ship models and encourage mem-bers and the public to participate in this craft that is as old as shipbuilding itself. All meetings are open to the public.3rd Annual North Carolina Whales and Whaling Symposium Apr 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This day-long event will include presentations focusing on whales and historic hunting practices. Participants will learn about species of whales that can be found in our coastal waters, historical records of killer whales off North Carolina and about the fate of the whale ship Secheylle. Free.
Maritime Movies Every Tuesday in July (3, 10, 17, 24), 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! Selected films engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Check the ‘Calendar at a Glance’ or the Museum website for specific topics. Free.
IN THE FIELD & ON THE WATER PROGRAMS
COASTAL CULTURE PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE WATERCRAFT CENTER COURSES
JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
Shackleford Banks Hike: Did Blackbeard See Horses? Apr 25, May 9, Jun 14, Aug 9 and Sep 19, 8:30 a.m.–noon Experience Outer Banks heritage and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Participants will see an undeveloped barrier island like Blackbeard may have seen. This field trip requires hiking through sandy terrain for long distances. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, not suitable for children under 12. Pre-Registration required: $30.
Kayak the Salt Marsh Apr 18, May 17, Jun 28, Jul 31 and Sep 11, 9:00 a.m.–noon Learn about local history while on the water. Basic instruction and safety lessons followed by a relaxing paddle through a salt marsh. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, not suitable for children under 12. Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended. Pre-Registration required: $30, $20 with own kayak.
Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve May 22, June 19, August 21 and Sept 5, 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Discover the various plants and animals of the Rachel Carson Reserve. A guided hike will take you through the different habitats found on Town Marsh and Bird Shoal. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, not suitable for children under 12. Pre-Registration required: $20.
Kayak Fishing Class Oct 11, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Learn the basics of saltwater fishing from a kayak. Kayaks, tackle and rods provided; NC Saltwater Fishing license required. For intermediate or advanced paddlers ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-Registration required: $65.
Sailing Lessons By appointment only Learn to sail! Pick from traditional boat handling, adult, or family lessons. Lessons by appointment. Call (252) 728-2762 for details; $80–$240*
SCHEDULED WATERCRAFT CENTER COURSES
Classes 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Advance registration required at (252) 504-7758 or online at www.thewatercraftcenter.com. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum (FoM) receive a 10% discount.
Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course Jan 27–28, Feb 24–25, Mar 17–18, Apr 7–8, Jun 2–3, 23–24, Jul 14–15, Aug 25–26, Sep 8–9, 29–30, Oct 13–14, Nov 17–18, and Dec 8–9. Students explore the art of boatbuilding in this two-day hands-on course, beginning with lofting, and moving on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. They also learn planking methods, both carvel and lapstrake, and use of appropriate fasteners. After two days, students will have the knowledge, skill, and confidence to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own. (12 hours). Fee: $135. FoM: $121.50.
Boat-in-a-Day Course April 21, Jun 16, Jul 28, and Aug 11 Each participating team assembles a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for paddling. The boat is 12’ long, 32” wide, and weighs about 40 lbs. Each boat will be completed to a watertight condition. and ready to take home for paint or varnish. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 persons, at least one of whom must be an adult. (6 hours). Fee: $600. FoM: $540. Minimum age: 8 yrs. old.
*Friends of the NC Maritime Museum (FoM) event tickets can be purchased in person at the NC Maritime Museum Store, online at www.maritimefriends.org or by calling (252) 728-1638.
Southern Baja and the Sea of Cortez, Whale Watchers Paradise January 12, 7 p.m. Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster will highlight a recent excursion he took to the Sea of Cortez between the Baja peninsula and mainland Mexico. The marine life observed on his adventure put on quite a show! Keith’s presentation will include photographs and video. Free.7th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off* Jan 19, 6 p.m. Four guest clam chowder cooks compete at the Watercraft Center. Participants enjoy tasting the four chowders and vote for their favorite. The event also includes a cornbread taste-off. Space is limited. Ticketed event.44th Annual Wooden Boat Show May 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Events are scheduled May 3–6, Enjoy a variety of small wooden boats, historic vessels, nautical crafts, educational activities, boat models, traditional skills demonstrations and displays. It is the longest-running wooden boat show in the Southeast. FreeMay 3–5 Go Sailing in a Wooden BoatMay 4–6 Boating Skills Virtual Trainer May 4 44th Annual Wooden Boat Show Kick-off ReceptionMay 5 Wooden Boat Kids ActivitiesMay 5 44th Annual Wooden Boat ShowMay 5 Carolina Maritime Model Boat ExpositionMay 5 The Art of Nautical Knot TyingMay 5 Awards ReceptionMay 6 Traditional Skiffs in Taylors CreekFriends Fundraiser: An Evening with Blackbeard* Jun 7, 5 p.m. Join the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum as they present the Blackbeard Exhibit Opening Sneak Peek. Ticketed event. North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Maritime Day Jun 9, noon–2 p.m. Sail in a traditional wooden boat, fish with a cane pole, join in games or just relax and enjoy the music and a spectacular view of Gallant’s Channel. Activities are free and open to the public. Free lunch and free boat rides for the public. Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, FoM Chapter.Great 4th Race Jul 7, 9 a.m. Traditionally-rigged sailing craft rally to celebrate the historic voyages that carried the news of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks. Boat registration required for participation. Free. Boats will gather in Taylor’s Creek between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, FoM Chapter. 12th Annual Crab Cake Cook-off* Jul 20, 6 p.m. Taste delicious crab cakes made by four volunteer guest chefs, and vote on your favorite at this Museum fundraiser at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. The event also has a slaw taste-off. Space is limited. Ticketed event for the Friends of the Museum Members. Traditional Skiff Rally Aug 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Each year during the museum’s August traditional skiff sailing event, boaters race around the islands for the Shanghai Trophy. Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, FoM Chapter. Call (252) 728-2762.Murder Mystery Dinner: The Cannon Ball Aug 31, 6-8:30 p.m. End your summer with a BANG at our annual Murder Mystery Dinner. Museum staff and volunteers prepare an entertaining evening involving a murder, clues and of course a twist, all while you enjoy a catered meal! Come help us solve the mystery. Space is limited. Reservations: $4028th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival Rally Oct 7, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Traditional skiffs sail prior to the Blessing of the Fleet. Launch and rig from the Watercraft Center, sail from Beaufort to the Morehead City waterfront and enjoy shrimp burgers at 11 a.m. Sail/race to Beaufort starts at noon. Organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, FoM Chapter. Fall In-The-Water Meet* Oct 13, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Traditional Small Craft Association hosts this gathering at the Gallants Channel docks. All small boats are welcome. Free boat rides for the public. Pig pickin.’ Ticketed event. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Boatshop Bash* Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum host this annual fundraising party for members and the public. This event includes music, food, and live and silent auctions.
Limited Spaces Available! Dates and times vary, Jun–Aug Children use sailing to learn seamanship, navigation, boating safety and sailing techniques for beginning to advanced sailors. Junior Sailing is a Friends of the Museum program. Registration begins Feb 14. The fee is $285 per session. Members receive a $35 discount per session. Sessions consist of one group in the morning from 8:30 a.m.–noon and another in the afternoon from 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Session 1: AM or PM, June 11–22 Session 2: AM or PM, June 25–July 6 Session 3: AM or PM, July 9–20 Session 4: AM or PM, July 23–August 3Regatta Week: August 6–11, 12:30–5 p.m. The purpose of this six-day Regatta Week is to gain greater familiarity with the boats and to prepare for and race in a regatta. Participants must have prior sailing experience. Regatta registration, lunch, and dinner on Saturday are included in the fee. It is expected that a parent or guardian will accompany students to the regatta in Oriental on that Saturday.The Junior Sailing Program brochure and registration form are available on the website and at the Museum.
These courses, presented at the Museum, are offered jointly with Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron, an affiliate of the United States Power Squadrons.
Boating Safety Programs will be offered October, November and December. Program titles, dates, and times TBD.For information and reservations: e-mail to [email protected] or call (252) 726-0630.
BOATING SAFETY PROGRAMS
Build Your Own Stand-Up Paddle Board Course Call to schedule Participants build their own stand-up paddle board custom-fit to their size from cedar and plywood. Builders will be responsible for var-nishing or painting their new boards at home after finishing the course. (24 hours). Fee: $1,000. FoM: $900.
Lift Half- Model Making Course Call to schedule Students learn how to read a set of plans and use the basic woodworking tools most commonly found in a boatbuilder’s tool kit to shape a lift half-model of a North Carolina Shad Boat. The models are completed in a step-by-step procedure ready to start applying a finish. (12 hours). Fee: $110. FoM: $99.
Build a Stitch & Glue Kayak/Canoe Call to schedule Each participant in this class will use the stitch and glue method to build a boat, preselected in consultation with the instructor from a range of styles. Suitable types include performance kayaks 11-14 feet long, 17-foot sea/ touring kayaks, 12 to 14-foot canoes, or a 12-foot pram or rowboat. Participants will complete their boats to the point when they are ready to take home to be painted and/or varnished. (60-72 hours). Fee: $750–$1,250. FoM: $675–$1,125.
Paddle/Oar Making Course Call to schedule Participants can choose to make a canoe paddle, stand-up paddleboard paddle, kayak paddle, or pair of oars in this two-day class. Each participant will take home a paddle or pair of oars ready for paint or varnish. (12 hours). Fee: $275; or $325 for a pair of oars. FoM: $247.50–$292.50.
For detailed course information or to register for classes, visit the www.thewatercraftcenter.com or call (252) 504-7758.
These classes are available to be booked to fit your schedule. If you are interested in scheduling a course, please call (252) 504-7758.
SUMMER SCIENCE SCHOOL
The Summer Science School offers students the opportunity to learn about the natural and maritime history of coastal North Carolina. Registration opens Feb. 14, and is required. Call 252-504-7758 to enroll. Preschool Storytime and Crafts Jun 13, Jul 3, Aug 1, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Includes a story, estuarine critter observation and a related craft. Free Admission. Entering preschool. Pirates! June 19–20, 28–29, July 17–18, 26–27, 9 a.m.–noon During this 2-day class, ten young pirates and their fearless captain will learn how pirates like Blackbeard lived, dressed, ate and worked. The pirate crew will work together to set the rules of the ship, learn some battle skills with their wooden weapons, and at the end go on a pirate worthy hunt through the Museum to locate the hidden treasure! Fee: $65. Boats & Models (pirate ship) June 25–27, July 23–25 , 9 a.m.–noon Build a model of a pirate ship at the Museum’s Watercraft Center. Use Museum exhibits and field trips to learn about coastal waterways, local boats and the skills needed to work on and around the water. Fee: $95.
Fish & Fishing June 21–22, July 19–20, 9 a.m.–noon An introduction to coastal fish and fishing methods. Cane poles, bait, and tackle are provided for dock fishing for this 2-day class. Students also use nets to catch and identify marine life in near shore waters. Fee: $75.
Seashore Life I July 5–6, August 2–3, 9 a.m.–noon Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands on this 2-day class. Field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking and animal identification. Fee: $60.
Maritime Adventures July 9–13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The staff of the NC Maritime Museum and the Rachel Carson Reserve are pairing up to create this unique camp that combines history and science to understand the local maritime environment, culture, legends and history of the coast. Topics covered will include sea monsters, plankton, cetaceans, pirates and more! Students will be asked to participate in field trips to local sites such as Beaufort’s Old Burying Ground and participate in hands on experiments including small creature dissections and chocolate chip excavations. Fee: $100.
Seashore Life II July 18–20, August 6-8, 9 a.m.–noon Investigate estuarine habitats, plants and animals through field and lab studies. This 3-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification and many more activities. Fee: $60.
Science of Surfboards August 7–8, 9 a.m.–noon Students will use Museum exhibits and field trips to learn how surfboards have evolved down through the years, from heavy wooden boards weighing more than 150 pounds to today’s state of the art boards made of modern polymers weighing less than 10 pounds. They will also learn about various methods used to fabricate surfboards. Fee: $75.
Registration and Refund Policy:Advance registration is required for all paid programs. Call (252) 504-7750 or visit the Museum. Registration cannot be made via e-mail and are confirmed only after payment is processed. For group programs, call for details and reservations.Registration fees, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the Museum receives cancellation notice at least two weeks before the start of a program. There is no refund within two weeks of the start of a program.Field trips into coastal habitats may involve travel by boat or van, and/or hiking or wading in shallow water. Closed-toe shoes are required for safety on field trips.
WOODEN BOAT SHOW
44th Annual
Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla* Dec 1, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. A parade of holiday lighted boats begins in Morehead City at 5:30 p.m. and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15. All decorated boats are judged and awards follow at the Watercraft Center. For entry fee and form call (252) 728-1638. Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Meeting & Holiday Open House Dec 2, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting 2 pm. Holiday reception 3–4 p.m. Free. Everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the Museum. Learn more at www.maritimefriends.org.
MUSEUM EVENTS
