2017 Events, Exhibits, & Educational Programs for the. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Media Guide

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1 2017 Events, Exhibits, & Educational Programs for the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort Media Guide North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front Street Beaufort, North Carolina Tel: FINAL: January 1, 2017

2 Welcome North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort T hank you, in advance, for your interest in the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort reflects coastal life and interprets lighthouses and lifesaving stations, the seafood industry, motorboats, and more. Studies in marine life, science, and ecology are available for all ages. The Beaufort museum is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard s wrecked flagship, Queen Anne s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center teaches boatbuilding for all ages. The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort is open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to the public. Donations appreciated. The North Carolina Maritime Museums are part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. In addition to the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort, the other two maritime museums include The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. The three North Carolina Maritime Museums preserve and interpret North Carolina s coastal life and history. They paint a picture of the maritime and coastal culture including fishermen, boat builders, decoy carvers and more. They present exhibits of painters and pirates, shipwrecks and sailboats, and about marine life and protection. We encourage you to Like us on Facebook to stay current with our events programs. Additional Programs are added throughout the year. You can find us at You can follow all of the Museums at or on Twitter If you have any questions or would like more information on the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort or any of the events, please me at david.cartier@ncdcr.gov or contact me at Ext. 29 or by mobile phone at Sincerely, David R. Cartier Public Relations Coordinator North Carolina Maritime Museums System North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 1

3 Table of Contents North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 2017 Events, Exhibits, & Educational Programs 2017 Symposiums 3 Blackbeard s Queen Anne s Revenge Tercentennial Program 4 Brown Bag Gams 5-10 Merry Time for Tots Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events Programs 20 Coastal Hikes, Field Trips & Kayaking Maritime Movies Community Events 27 Carolina Maritime Model Society 28 Wooden Boatbuilding Courses Volunteer Programs 33 Junior Sailing Program rd Annual Wooden Boat Show Summer Science School Calendar North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 2

4 2017 Symposiums North Carolina Whales and Whaling Symposium April 7, 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, how some of these whales were hunted throughout the Atlantic and elsewhere and where some of their skeletal remains have ended up. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 3

5 Blackbeard s Queen Anne s Revenge Tercentennial Program A series of monthly lectures take place from November 2017 through November With the exception of the first lecture on November 4, 2017, the lecture series will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m. The Origin and Early Career of Blackbeard November 4, 2 p.m. Who was Blackbeard and how did he become a pirate? Nautical Archeologist David Moore will explain the story behind the rise of Blackbeard. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Blackbeard Celebrates the Holidays December 9, 2 p.m. A life at sea marauding and terrorizing doesn t mean pirates did not enjoy the holidays. Learn about this interesting look at pirate customs from Historic Interpreter Christine Brin. This is part of a series of monthly lectures running from November 2017 through November The first lecture series will be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Conservation Wednesdays: Blackbeard's Ship, Queen Anne s Revenge March 1 December 27, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Have you ever wondered what happens to the artifacts from the Blackbeard s Queen Anne s Revenge once they are recovered from the bottom of the ocean? The North Carolina Maritime Museum will host a conservator from the Queen Anne s Revenge conservation lab in Greenville from 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Conservators will be available every Wednesday to answer questions about the processes required to conserve the thousands of artifacts that have been recovered from the Queen Anne s Revenge site. Free Admission. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, 315 Front Street, Beaufort North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 4

6 2017 Brown Bag Gams The popular Brown Bag Gams are popular with visitors and locals alike. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn about North Carolina s rich coastal environment and culture at these informal lectures. The presentations occur between Noon and 1 p.m. So what is a Gam? gam; n. 1- a school of whales 2- a social visit or friendly conversation, esp. between whalers v. - to visit, esp. while at sea. Brown Bag Gam: From Lightships to Light Towers January 5, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly for a talk about lightships and light towers. Shortly after the construction of several coastal lighthouses in North Carolina it was apparent that some locations would require additional warning lights. The dangerous shoals of Diamond, Lookout and Frying Pan proved difficult to navigate for many seafaring captains. Learn about the early attempts to mark these treacherous waters and what has happened to the latest towers. Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 5

7 2017 Brown Bag Gams (cont.) Brown Bag Gam: North Carolina Dolphins January 30, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about the biology, behavior, and conservation issues affecting the North Carolina Dolphins. Bottlenose dolphins occur in Beaufort year-round but they re not the same individuals and we re learning a lot from photo-id and stranding response. Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Brown Bag Gam: Love at Sea February 10, Noon Happy Valentine s Day! For thousands of years men and women have found love at sea. During this program Christine Brin, Museum Educator, will be sharing some memorable stories of Love at Sea to celebrate Valentine s Day. These stories will include the legend that inspired the 1972 hit song Brandi and the tragic love stories of two special couples resting in Beaufort s Old Burying Ground. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Brown Bag Gam: Historic Oyster Fishery of North Carolina February 22, Noon Unlock the mystery of this amazing bi-valve. Participants will learn about the importance of the oyster, the history of harvesting them in North Carolina and what researchers and conservationists are doing today with Crassostrea virginica, the Eastern Oyster. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 6

8 2017 Brown Bag Gams (cont.) Brown Bag Gam: Cape Lookout Lighthouse March 16, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an informal discussion about the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. The history of the tower and its predecessor will be covered. Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Brown Bag Gam: Whales off North Carolina March 22, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion on the many species of whales that travel near our shores. Keith will reveal his studies on the conservation of these endangered marine animals. Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Brown Bag Gam: Women Pirates March 24, Noon Whether through association, partnership, or actually practicing piracy, women were very involved in the world of pirates. This program will focus on the pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, as well as look at the supporting roles that women played in the world of piracy. Unfortunately, due to the fact that women pirates were forced to hide their gender, we will never know how many female pirates were active during the Golden Age of pirates, but thanks to women such as Anne Bonny and Mary Read we know they were out there. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 7

9 2017 Brown Bag Gams (cont.) Brown Bag Gam: Traditional Boatbuilding in North Carolina April 5, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly for a discussion about traditional boatbuilding in North Carolina. From early Native American dugout canoes to modern fiberglass sport boats, North Carolina s history is one of the richest when it comes to the art of boat building. Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Brown Bag Gam: Early Ferry Crossings in North Carolina April 26, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an informal discussion about crossing the water by ferry on North Carolina s rivers and sounds. Most ferry operations in the state started as private enterprises but eventually became part of the transportation system that helps commerce and communities thrive. From early river ferries that were pulled up stream and let go to the other side to the large Sound Class ferries that traverse the Pamlico, we will give a glimpse into the history of this interesting mode of travel. Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 8

10 2017 Brown Bag Gams (cont.) Brown Bag Gam: U.S. Life-Saving Service Operations in North Carolina October 19, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly to learn about the United States Life-Saving Service Operations in North Carolina. Learn about the different stations that existed along the coast and what daily life was like for those in the service. The responding crews of United States Life- Saving Service were often the only hope of survival for shipwrecked victims along the North Carolina coast. The rescues performed by these men were some of the most heroic in our Nation s history. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Brown Bag Gam: Sea Monsters October 31, Noon Mermaid or Manatee? Leviathan or Sperm Whale? Dragon or Humpback whale? This program will explore some of the best known sea monsters and their possible origins in today s known world. At the center of every fish story, myth, or legend is a grain of truth and we will work together to see if we can find that grain. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Brown Bag Gam: Native Americans of Coastal North Carolina, 1718 November 15, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an informal presentation on Native Americans of Coastal North Carolina. This lecture will examine the various tribes and cultures that existed in Eastern North Carolina during 1718, the year that Blackbeard lost his ship and ultimately his life. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 9

11 2017 Brown Bag Gams (cont.) Brown Bag Gam: North Carolina s Coast in 1718 December 6, Noon Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an informal presentation on what the coastal landscape of North Carolina would have looked like in 1718, the year that Blackbeard lost his ship and ultimately his life. We will examine the coastal inlets and islands that existed to better understand what Blackbeard may have seen during his time. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 10

12 2017 Merry Time for Tots Merry Time for Tots: Peg Legs & Pirate Hooks January 11, 10 a.m a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort to explore the world of pirates! Following a story about a boy that joined a pirate crew everyone will get to make their own pirate hats and explore what is inside a pirate treasure chest (it isn t just gold and jewels!). Along with learning about pirates students will review their senses, body parts (head, nose, fingers, etc.) and their colors. Ages 2-5. Free Admission. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at , Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: September 13 Merry Time for Tots: Hatteras Jack February 8, 10 a.m a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers will hear the legend of the albino dolphin Hatteras Jack and learn more about the dolphins that frequent the North Carolina coast. This class will include a craft, story and game to practice following directions, review their colors and learn about themselves as they learn about dolphins. Ages 2-5. Free Admission. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at , Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: October 11. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 11

13 2017 Merry Time for Tots (cont.) Merry Time for Tots: Boats that Float March 8, 10 a.m a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers will learn to judge different items (cannon balls, toy boats, spoons, etc.) and decide if they will float or sink before testing their hypothesis with a VERY scientific experiment in a pool of water. Students will also learn about some of the different boats that frequent our coast before making their very own blow boats from kits supplied by the Museum s Watercraft Center. Ages 2-5. Free Admission. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at , Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: November 8. Merry Time for Tots: Shark Tales! April 12, 10 a.m a.m. By popular demand, this Merry Time for Tots program focuses on sharks! Children and their caregivers are invited to learn about sharks starting from their teeth and ending with their tails. This exciting program will give students the chance to handle a few different shark s teeth and create their own shark fin hats to wear home. As with all of our Merry Time for Tots programs this program not only focuses on teaching kids about sharks but will also touch on the importance of brushing your teeth and getting along with others. Ages 2-5. Free Admission. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at , Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: December 13. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 12

14 2017 Merry Time for Tots (cont.) Whale of a Time May 10, 10 a.m a.m. Children and their caregivers will have a whale of a time! Join us for a whale sing-along, read a book all about whales, create your own whale craft, and even touch a whale s heart! Ages 2-5. Free Admission. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at , Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC *Merry Time for Tots is replaced by Summer Science School s Preschool Storytime in the summer North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 13

15 2017 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events 6 th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-off January 20, 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Four volunteer guest clam chowder cooks will compete at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Participants enjoy a tasting-sized portion of each of the four chowders and then vote for their favorite. In addition to clam chowder, the event will include a cornbread taste-off. Tickets are available at the Museum Store or online at Tickets: $40 per person, Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum $35 per person. Proceeds help support the operations of the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum's Maritime Day June 10, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Sail in the Museum's fleet of traditional wooden boats, cast a line with a cane pole, join in games or just relax and enjoy the music and spectacular view of Gallant's Channel. Activities are free and open to the public. Free lunch and free boat rides for Friends of the NC Maritime Museum. Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Chapter. The event takes place at Gallants Channel, 172 West Beaufort Road North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 14

16 2017 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events (cont.) Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Casino Night Fundraiser June 17, 5:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum will host a Casino Night, an annual fundraising party for members and the public, at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. The event will be held in the Museum's auditorium, lobby and patio. Tickets include gaming with $5,000 in scrip money, music, food, open bar and beer, wine and champagne. Games include blackjack, roulette, craps and poker. Space is limited. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Museum Store at the NC Maritime Museum or online. Casino Night is a Friends of the NC Maritime Museum fundraiser for entertainment purposes only; wagering of any kind is not permitted North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Great 4th Race July 8, 10 a.m. 2 p.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. The fleet of boats will be in Taylor's Creek between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Chapter North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 15

17 2017 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events (cont.) 11 th Annual Crab Cake Cook-off July 21, 6 p.m. 8 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. Members only, and all are welcome to join the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Membership starts at just $35. Proceeds from this event help support the operations of the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum and the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Ticketed event for the Friends of the Museum Members. Tickets available at the Museum Store or online at North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Traditional Skiff Regatta August 5, 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. Originally, the Shanghai Trophy was awarded to a winner in the Comet class. The disappearance of Comets from the sound left the cup in limbo, but, after the resurgence of local recreational sailing activity in the late 1950 s, it resurfaced and has been awarded to the winner of that class of boats with greatest representation in the race. In the last few years, spritsail skiffs have battled for this historic trophy, which resides in the Web Library. This race starts in front on the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center on Taylors Creek at about 9 a.m. Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Chapter North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 16

18 2017 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events (cont.) 27 th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival Regatta October 8, 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Traditional skiff sailing prior to the Blessing of the Fleet. Launch and rig from the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Sail from Beaufort to Morehead City. Enjoy shrimp burgers on the Morehead City waterfront at 11 a.m. Sail/race to Beaufort starts at noon. A limited number of Friends of the NC Maritime Museum-owned traditional skiffs are available for use. For additional information or to register as skipper or crew, contact the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Chapter North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Fall In-The-Water Meet October 14, 1 p.m. 5:30 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. For more information, call Proceeds from this event help support the operations of the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum and the North Carolina Maritime Museum. The event takes place at Gallants Channel, an extension of the NC Maritime Museum, located at 172 West Beaufort Road, Beaufort North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 17

19 2017 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events (cont.) Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Boat Shop Bash November 4, 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum host the annual Boat Shop Bash fundraising party for members and the public at the Harvey W. Watercraft Center. This themed event includes music, food, and live and silent auctions. Costumes are optional. Space is limited. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum Store or online at Proceeds from this event help support the operations of the Friends of the Maritime Museum and the North Carolina Maritime Museum North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 18

20 2017 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events (cont.) Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla December 2, 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla features boats, yachts, oars, kayaks and commercial vessels decorated for the season. The decorated boats can be seen at 5:30 p.m. on the Morehead City waterfront and at 6:15 p.m. on the Beaufort waterfront. Boats may register to participate in the Flotilla by phone or mail, and until noon on Saturday, December 3, at the North Carolina Maritime Museum Store. All decorated boats are judged and prizes for excellence and creativity are awarded at the Awards Party after the Flotilla in the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center located across the street from the museum. Cash prizes will be awarded! Entry fee to participate North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Meeting & Holiday Open House December 3, 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum's Annual Membership Meeting at 2 pm, followed by a holiday reception 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Learn more about the Friends at North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 19

21 Programs The Heart of the Sea February 14, 7 p.m. Come for a Valentine s Day presentation about our beloved whale Echo (the 33.5-foot long sperm whale skeleton at the Museum) and his heart. Learn about putting together his skeleton and preserving his heart. This presentation covers the story of Bonehenge, a massive volunteer effort that culminated with the skeletal display of a sperm whale and its heart. When the adolescent male whale came ashore at Cape Lookout in 2004, his bones and heart were preserved for study and display. During the process, his heart was sent to the University of Tennessee for plastination. You will have the opportunity to touch and photograph the heart. Free Admission. No advance registration required. Walk-ins welcome North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Boatbuilding Past and Present March 9, 9 11 a.m. This program covers wooden boat building of the past and modern construction methods of today. Participants visit the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center where wooden boats are restored and the art of building them is taught. Transportation is then provided to a local boat manufacturer where modern methods of boat construction will be observed. Not suitable for children under 12. Advance reservations required Fee: $10 per person. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Sea Turtles of North Carolina May 23, 12 p.m. Only spending a brief time on land, sea turtles are quite different from most other turtles we know. From hatchling to adult, a lifetime at sea is no small task for these reptiles that grow so big. Learn about the different species of sea turtles that inhabit the coastal waters of North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration required. Walk-ins welcome North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 20

22 2017 Coastal Hikes, Field Trips & Kayaking Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Trip (SOLD OUT) January 19 & 20 Observe the migration of wintering waterfowl at Wildlife Refuges and National Seashores in Eastern North Carolina. Learn about the unique history of our coastal communities. Museum staff leads you on a tour through the remote and beautiful regions of Pamlico, Hyde and Dare Counties. This is an overnight adventure and requires pre-registration Fee: $80. Hotel reservations and meals not included. Space is limited. This program will sell out! North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Shackleford Banks: Horses, Hiking and History April 13, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Experience Outer Banks heritage and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Not suitable for children under 12. Advance reservations required. Fee: $25 per person. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: May 19, June 15, June 30, July 11, August 3 and September 20. Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve May 4, 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. Not suitable for children under 12. Advance reservations required. Fee: $20 per person. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: June 2, July 5, August 17 and September 15. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 21

23 2017 Coastal Hikes, Field Trips & Kayaking (cont.) Kayak the Salt Marsh April 27, 9 a.m. Noon Learn about local history and the importance of salt marshes while on the water. Basic instruction and safety lessons followed by a relaxing paddle through a salt marsh. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended. Advance reservations required. Fee: $25 per person, $15 with own kayak. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: May 11, May 26, June 9, June 27, July 25, August 10 and September 8. Kayak Fishing Class Oct 10, 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 the age of 18, must be accompanied by an adult. Advance reservations required. Fee: $60 per person. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: October 24. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 22

24 2017 Maritime Movies Maritime Movie: Rescue Men - The Pea Island Lifesavers July 6, 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! This documentary, inspired by the book Fire on the Beach, Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers, chronicles the true story of Station 17 the only African-American crew serving in the U.S. Lifesaving Service, the predecessor to the U.S. Coast Guard. Pea Island is located at the north end of Hatteras Island in Dare County. Maritime Movies take place every Tuesday and Thursday in July at 3 p.m. These informal programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Maritime Movie: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse July 11, 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! This film by the Cape Lookout National Seashore covers everything you would ever want to know about the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on Core Banks. From the earlier 1812 structure to the present day 1859 tower. Join National Park staff and historians as they tell the story about the biggest landmark in Carteret County. Maritime Movies take place every Tuesday and Thursday in July at 3 p.m. These informal programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 23

25 2017 Maritime Movies (cont.) Maritime Movie: The Carolina Brogue July 13, 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! Although the coast of North Carolina has become a popular tourist destination, some towns are still somewhat isolated. Retaining their English and Scots-Irish roots, the language of these towns have evolved into a dialect all of its own. Listen in on interviews and stories of those connected to this oneof-a-kind dialect. The film includes North Carolina residents from Carteret, Dare and Hyde Counties. Maritime Movies take place every Tuesday and Thursday in July at 3 p.m. These informal programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Maritime Movie: Hitler s Secret Attack on America July 18, 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! Everyone knows that on December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. But what most don t know is just days later, Hitler sent his own force to devastate the East Coast. Maritime Movies take place every Tuesday and Thursday in July at 3 p.m. These informal programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 24

26 2017 Maritime Movies (cont.) Maritime Movie: Storm Warriors July 20, 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! Through interviews, historic footage, and re-enactments, this documentary provides an in-depth look at the United States Life- Saving Service. Follow the story of the U.S.L.S.S. from why it was created to the many rescues the service provided over the years. Tuesday and Thursday in July at 3 p.m. These informal programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Maritime Movie: Lincoln s Secret Weapon - USS Monitor July 25, 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! The film chronicles an expedition to study and retrieve parts of the USS Monitor, the famous Civil War ironclad, which sank off North Carolina only months after its famous battle with the CSS Virginia. Maritime Movies take place every Tuesday and Thursday in July at 3 p.m. These informal programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walkins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 25

27 2017 Maritime Movies (cont.) Maritime Movie: Wild Caught - The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town July 27, 3 p.m. Beat the heat and catch an afternoon movie! Follow the story of families connected with the commercial fishing in Snead s Ferry over a span of several years. Watch as their livelihood and culture are continually threatened on various fronts and the family businesses question the future. Snead s Ferry is located at the mouth of the New River in Onslow County. Maritime Movies take place every Tuesday and Thursday in July at 3 p.m. These informal programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 26

28 Community Events Beaufort Pirate Invasion August 11 & 12, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Pirates invade the town of Beaufort and the Maritime Museum for this annual event. Learn about life on the high seas, engage in family activities and games, and ward off pirates. Pirates attack the Beaufort historic waterfront by land and sea. For two full days Beaufort is overrun with pirates, wenches, privateers and scallywags. These nefarious characters dressed in historical period attire from the 17th and early 18th centuries, roam the streets and shops, engaging in battles, bursting into song and recruiting aspiring pirates, young and old. The mayhem begins on Friday with sword fighting, cannons blaring, pillaging, and plundering. There will be storytelling, sea chanteys, cutlasses and black powder weapons displayed in the pirate encampment. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder at the Ocean House September 1, 6 p.m. 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 plot, clues and of course a twist, all while you enjoy a catered meal! Come help us solve the Museum s latest unfortunate accident. For the museum s eighth annual Murder Mystery Dinner, the staff have given a spooky twist to the night. Along with the normal cast of characters, visitors can expect to meet palm readers, fortune tellers, and even a couple of ghosts. Space is limited. This event will sell out! Reservations required Tickets: $40. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 27

29 Carolina Maritime Model Society Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting January 28, 2 p.m. 4 p.m. The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the active participation in building ship models, a craft as old as shipbuilding itself. Carolina Maritime Model Society meetings are held eight times a year, where presentations are made, information shared and projects exhibited. The group is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina's maritime history and culture. Free admission. Membership is open to all members of the Friends of the Maritime Museum North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: February 25, March 25, April 29, May 20, September 30, October 28, and December 2 (combined November and December meeting). North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 28

30 2017 Wooden Boatbuilding Courses Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course January 28-29, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. In this two-day hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat building from start to finish. They begin with the design and lofting of boats, and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. In addition, they will learn how to make planking systems, both carvel and lap strake and all the appropriate fastening systems. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skill to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own and the confidence to take on the job. Course Fee: $135. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum: $ Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at , Ext. 31 or online at Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: February 25-26, March 18-19, April 22-23, May 20-21, June 24-25, July 29-30, August 19-20, September 16-17, October 14-15, November and December Build Your Own Stand-Up Paddle Board Course March 11-14, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Participants have the opportunity to build their own Stand-up Paddle Board constructed from cedar and Plywood. These boards will be custom fit to your size, and be a source of pride and enjoyment. These are fun to build and fun to paddle. Once the course is over, the builder will be responsible for varnishing or painting their new boards at home. This four-day course runs for four straight days. Course fee: $1,000. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum: $900. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at , Ext. 31 or online at Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 29

31 2017 Wooden Boatbuilding Courses (cont.) Lift Half- Model Making Course April 8-9, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. This course is recommended as the place to begin a woodworking, model making, or boatbuilding experience. Students are taught how to read a set of plans and use the basic woodworking tools most commonly found in a boat builder s tool kit to shape a lift half-model of a North Carolina Shad Boat. The lift model is one of the easiest and most accurate of half-models to make. The course is organized in such a fashion that the models are completed in a step-by-step procedure ready to start applying a finish. (12 hours). Course Fee: $110. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum: $99. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at , Ext. 31 or online at Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Boat-in-a-Day Course June 3, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Each participating team assembles a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for paddling. The boat is 12 ft. long, 32 wide, and weighs about 40 pounds. By the end of the class each boat will be completed to a watertight condition. Detail finishing and painting is the responsibility of team members and may not be undertaken in the Watercraft Center. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 persons, at least one of whom must be an adult. (6 hours). Course Fee: $600. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum: $540. Minimum age: 8 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at , Ext. 31 or online at Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Additional dates include: July 15, and August 5. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 30

32 2017 Wooden Boatbuilding Courses (cont.) Build Your Own Stand-Up Paddle Board Course June 10-13, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Participants have the opportunity to build their own Stand-up Paddle Board constructed from cedar and Plywood. These boards will be custom fit to your size, and be a source of pride and enjoyment. These are fun to build and fun to paddle. Once the course is over, the builder will be responsible for varnishing or painting their new boards at home. This four-day course runs for four straight days from June Students also have the option to take the June course on two consecutive weekends on June 10 & 11 and June 17 & 18. Course fee: $1,000. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum: $900. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at , Ext. 31 or online at Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC Build a Stitch & Glue Kayak/Canoe September 23 - October 1, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Each participant in this five- to seven-day 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 feet long, 17-foot sea/ touring kayaks, 12 to 14-foot canoes, or a 12-foot pram or rowboat. Participants will assemble and complete their boats to the point when they are ready to take home to be painted and/or varnished. (60-72 hours). Course Fee: $750 - $1,250. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum: $675 - $1,125. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at , Ext. 31 or online at Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 31

33 2017 Wooden Boatbuilding Courses (cont.) Paddle/Oar Making Course October 7-8, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Participants can choose to make a canoe paddle, stand-up paddleboard paddle, kayak paddle, or pair of oars in this two-day class. All paddles and oars will be made from spruce, cedar, western red cedar or ash depending on student s requirements and type of paddle. By the end of the class, each participant will take home a paddle or pair of oars ready for paint or varnish. (12 hours). Course Fee: $275 or $325 for a pair of oars. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum: $ $ Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at , Ext. 31 or online at The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 32

34 2017 Volunteer Programs Volunteer Appreciation Lunch February 20, Noon 1 p.m. Volunteers new and old are invited to enjoy this delicious luncheon as we prepare for another successful season at the museum. If you are interested in joining the volunteer staff, contact Christine Brin, Volunteer Coordinator (ext. 21) during normal business hours. Visit the volunteer section of website to learn more about the different opportunities available to Museum volunteers. Advance registration required North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 33

35 2017 Junior Sailing Program The Junior Sailing Program offers basic through advanced sailing instruction to youth ages 8 and older. Instructors are certified in First Aid and CPR. This exciting program teaches the arts of rigging, sailing and seamanship, and introduces the students to maritime traditions and history. It is designed to teach the basic skills of sailing to beginners and to hone the skills of more advanced students, using a combination of time in the classroom and on the water. The program helps participants develop selfesteem, responsibility, and sportsmanship, as well as knowledge of and respect for the forces of nature. Boating safety is emphasized throughout the program. The Junior Sailing Program is run by the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Junior Sailing Program Online Registration Opens February 13, 9 a.m. The Junior Sailing Program uses sailing to teach boating safety, seamanship, navigation and sailing techniques. The program promotes self-reliance, awareness of safety, adaptability to the forces of nature, developing self-confidence, sportsmanship, and respect for others, boats, and the sea. The Junior Sailing Program at the North Carolina Maritime Museum offers two week sailing sessions starting in early June for youth ages 8 and older. Using the fun of sailing, the program teaches seamanship, from basic to more advanced, and competitive racing culminating in an advanced 6-day session - Regatta Week North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 34