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

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

315 Front Street Beaufort, North Carolina 28461 Tel: 252.728.7317

FINAL: January 1, 2017

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Welcome North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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 www.facebook.com/NCMaritimeMuseumBeaufort. You can follow all of the Museums at www.ncmaritimemuseums.com or on Twitter at @NCMaritimes. If you have any questions or would like more information on the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort or any of the events, please email me at [email protected] or contact me at 252-728-7317 Ext. 29 or by mobile phone at 252-503-7449. Sincerely,

David R. Cartier Public Relations Coordinator North Carolina Maritime Museums System

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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 11 - 13

Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events 14 - 19

Programs 20 Coastal Hikes, Field Trips & Kayaking 21 - 22

Maritime Movies 23 - 26

Community Events 27

Carolina Maritime Model Society 28

Wooden Boatbuilding Courses 29 - 32

Volunteer Programs 33

Junior Sailing Program 34 - 37

43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show 38 - 43

Summer Science School 44 - 48

2017 Calendar 49 - 55


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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime

Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.

www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.


Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Tercentennial Program

A series of monthly lectures take place from November 2017 through November 2018.

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 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 252.728.7317.

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 2018. 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

28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 252.728.7317.

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 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 252.728.7317.


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 28516.

www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 252.728.7317.


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 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 252.728.7317.

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



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





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 28516.


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



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 28516.




Brown Bag Gam: Traditional Boatbuilding in North Carolina

April 5, Noon


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





Brown Bag Gam: Early Ferry Crossings in North Carolina

April 26, Noon


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







Brown Bag Gam: U.S. Life-Saving Service Operations in North Carolina

October 19, Noon


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 28516.


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



Brown Bag Gam: Native Americans of Coastal North Carolina, 1718

November 15, Noon


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 28516.




Brown Bag Gam: North Carolina’s Coast in 1718

December 6, Noon


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





2017 Merry Time for Tots

Merry Time for Tots: Peg Legs & Pirate Hooks

January 11, 10 a.m. - 11 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 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator

Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.

www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates include: September 13

Merry Time for Tots: Hatteras Jack

February 8, 10 a.m. - 11 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 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin.


www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates include: October 11.


2017 Merry Time for Tots (cont.)

Merry Time for Tots: Boats that Float

March 8, 10 a.m. - 11 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 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin.


www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates include: November 8.

Merry Time for Tots: Shark Tales!

April 12, 10 a.m. - 11 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 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. Program by School &

Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,

Beaufort, NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates

include: December 13.


2017 Merry Time for Tots (cont.)

Whale of a Time

May 10, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Children and their caregivers will have a whale of a time! Join us for a whale sing-a-

long, 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 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. Program by School &

Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,

Beaufort, NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

*Merry Time for Tots is replaced by Summer Science School’s Preschool Storytime in

the summer


2017 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Events

6th 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

www.maritimefriends.org. 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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime

Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum,

315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.


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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,


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. 252.728.7317. North





11th 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 www.maritimefriends.org. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum,


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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort,

NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.



27th 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 252-728-2762. Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, The

Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Chapter. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime



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 252.728.2762. 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.

252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.




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

www.maritimefriends.org. Proceeds from this event help support the operations of the

Friends of the Maritime Museum and the North Carolina Maritime Museum.





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.



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

www.maritimefriends.org. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front

Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.


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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,


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.

252.728.7317. Fee: $10 per person. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front


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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort,



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. 252.728.7317. Fee: $80. Hotel reservations and meals not

included. Space is limited. This program will sell out! North Carolina Maritime



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


www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 252.728.7317. 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.


www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 252.728.7317. Additional dates include:

June 2, July 5, August 17 and September 15.


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


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,


Additional dates include: October 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.



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




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 one-

of-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



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





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



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. Walk-

ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.




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




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




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. 252.728.7317.

Tickets: $40. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street.



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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina


www.thewatercraftcenter.com. Additional dates include: February 25, March 25,

April 29, May 20, September 30, October 28, and December 2 (combined

November and December meeting).


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:

$121.50. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. Course size limited. Advance registration required

by phone at 252-728-7317, Ext. 31 or online at www.thewatercraftcenter.com. Harvey

W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,

Beaufort, NC 28516. 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 18-19 and December 9-10.

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 252-728-7317, Ext. 31 or online at

www.thewatercraftcenter.com. Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, North Carolina



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 252-728-

7317, Ext. 31 or online at www.thewatercraftcenter.com. Harvey W. Smith Watercraft

Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC. 28516.

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




Additional dates include: July 15, and August 5.



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 10-13. 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 252-728-7317, Ext. 31 or online at www.thewatercraftcenter.com. Harvey W. Smith

Watercraft Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC

28516.

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 11-14 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






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: $247.50 - $292.50. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old.

Course size limited. Advance registration required by phone at 252-728-7317, Ext. 31

or online at www.thewatercraftcenter.com. The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center,



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 www.ncmaritimemuseums.com to learn

more about the different opportunities available to Museum volunteers. Advance

registration required. 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,



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 self-

esteem, 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. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front



2017 Junior Sailing Program (cont.)

Junior Sailing Program: Session 1

June 12- 23, 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.


ages 8 and older. The program uses two classes of sailboats which are commonly used

in sailing and racing programs throughout the U.S, the International Optimist Pram and

the Flying Junior. Morning or afternoon sessions are offered. The fee for the 2017

Junior Sailing Program is $285 per session. Members receive a $35 discount per

session. Partial scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis. Online registration

starts February 13 at 9 a.m. These programs fill-up quickly. 252.728.7317. North




June 26 - July 7, 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.













July 10 - 21, 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.











July 24 - August 4, 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.












Junior Sailing Program: Regatta Week

August 7 - 12, 12:30 – 5:00

The purpose of this six-day session 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 and lunch and dinner on Saturday are included in the Regatta

Week fee. It is expected that a parent or guardian will accompany students to the

regatta in Oriental on that Saturday. The fee for the 2017 Junior Sailing Program is

$285 per session. Members receive a $35 discount per session. Partial scholarships are

available on a case-by-case basis. Online registration starts February 13 at 9 a.m.

These programs fill-up quickly. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315

Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.


2017 Annual Wooden Boat Show

43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show Online Registration

January 2 - April 30

Register your boat to participate in the 43rd Annual North Carolina Maritime Museum

Wooden Boat Show on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event features a

variety of small wooden boats, historic vessels, nautical crafts, educational activities,

boat models, traditional skills demonstrations and displays. Selected as a “Top 20

Event” for May 2016 by the Southeast Tourism Society. It is the longest ongoing

wooden boat show in the Southeast. The Annual Wooden Boat Show takes place on

the Beaufort waterfront at the North Carolina Maritime Museum and the Harvey W.

Smith Watercraft Center. The events are free and open to the public. Register by

phone at 252.728.7317, Ext. 31 or online at www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com. North


Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit

May 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard lost his flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, when

it ran aground in Beaufort Inlet. For almost 300 years, it was hidden by water and sand

– the location a mystery to archeologists around the world. In 1996, private company

Intersal, Inc. discovered the shipwreck. The Museum became the official repository for

all artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them

cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. The permanent exhibit opened in June

2011 and expanded in January 2015. Free Admission. Open to the Public.


www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com. Additional dates are: May 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

and May 7, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.


2017 Annual Wooden Boat Show (cont.)

Go Sailing in a Traditional Wooden Boat

May 4 & 5, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and May 6, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Free boat rides will be offered on Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5, from 1 p.m. to 4

p.m. as well as Saturday, May 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Harvey W. Watercraft

Center. A $5 per person donation is suggested, which will go to the junior sailing

program. This event is part of the 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show. Free Admission.

Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,

Beaufort, NC 28516. www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com.

43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show Kick-off Reception features music by

John C. Nelson

May 5, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The kick-off reception for the 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show will be held at the Harvey

W. Smith Watercraft Center. Music and food. Ticketed event. $10 per person. Music

provided by Beaufort-based singer and songwriter John C. Nelson. Tickets available at

the Museum store. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,

Beaufort, NC 28516. www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com.

Boating Skills Virtual Trainer

May 5 - 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and May 7, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

The Fort Macon Sail & Power Squadron has partnered with the North Carolina Maritime

Museum to bring a Boating Skills Virtual Trainer for demonstration. Attendees will have

an opportunity to "virtually" maneuver the “Boston Whaler Dauntless 200” on a lake

where there are no risks as you approach other boats in meeting, crossing, and

overtaking situations. In addition to the Annual Wooden Boat Show, the Fort Macon

virtual demonstration will also take place on Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and

Sunday May 8 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This event is part of the 43rd Annual Wooden Boat

Show. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime

Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com.



43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The 43rd Annual North Carolina Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show features a

variety of small wooden boats, historic vessels, nautical crafts, educational activities,

boat models, traditional skills demonstrations and displays. Selected as a “Top 20

Event” for May 2016 and 2015 by the Southeast Tourism Society. It is the longest

ongoing wooden boat show in the Southeast. The Annual Wooden Boat Show takes

place on the Beaufort waterfront at the North Carolina Maritime Museum and the

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Free Admission. Open to the Public.


www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com.

Barbour Boat Works

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The North Carolina Maritime Museum has partnered with the Barbour Boat Owners

Association of New Bern to showcase a variety of Barbour boats at the show. Visitors

can learn about the Barbour Boat Works from an exhibit inside the Museum to learn

more about where these beautiful boats were built. This event is part of the 43rd

Annual Wooden Boat Show. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North



In-Water Boat Show

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

In addition to the Cricket II, a number of boats will be on display at the Beaufort Town

Docks. From Sinbad’s pirate ship the Meka II to a traditional Core Sounder fishing boat

and others may offer tours aboard. This event is part of the 43rd Annual Wooden Boat

Show. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime




Carolina Maritime Model Boat Exposition

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Boat enthusiasts and landlubbers alike will enjoy the Carolina Maritime Model

Exposition with thirty to sixty traditional wooden model boats on display. These models

range from 25” to 40”. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to vote for

“Spectator’s Choice” award for the “most popular” model at the show. The show is

produced by the Carolina Maritime Model Society, 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. This event is part of the 43rd Annual Wooden

Boat Show. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime


Wooden Boat Kids

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Youngsters can take part in Maritime games and crafts. Kids can enjoy traditional skills

demonstrations & displays, educational activities, historic vessels, boat models, sailboat

races. Open to the Public. Free Admission. This event is part of the 43rd Annual

Wooden Boat Show. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North



The Art of Nautical Knot Tying

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Don Van Hoy is keeping alive a tradition of working with ropes and knots for practical

purposes. Known as Marlinspike seamanship, he will demonstrate this practice that

goes back as long as there have been ships going to sea. This event is part of the 43rd

Annual Wooden Boat Show. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North





Ships in a Bottle Demonstration

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

One of the most anticipated events is the demonstration by Jim Goodwin with his “Ships

in Bottles.” Attendees will have the opportunity to see one of the best known craftsmen

in the art of building ships in a bottle. His demonstrations will take place on Saturday

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Friday night, he will be conducting demonstrations during the

evening reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is part of the 43rd Annual

Wooden Boat Show. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North



Cricket II, the inspiration for the movie Jaws

May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visitors to the Beaufort waterfront will have the opportunity to see the fishing boat that

became the inspiration for the book and movie Jaws. The legendary Cricket II will be at

the town docks in Beaufort as part of the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s 43rd

Annual Wooden Boat Show. Over forty years ago, Steven Spielberg's shark saga, Jaws,

frightened millions of moviegoers out of the water. The movie was released in June

1975. Free Admission. Open to the Public. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime


43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show Awards Reception

May 6, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The awards ceremony for the 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show will be held at the

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Ticketed event. $10 per person. Tickets available

at the Museum store. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front

Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com.



Round the Island Race

May 7, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Around the Island Race is a non-stop race around the Islands that form the harbor

in Beaufort. All wooden traditionally rigged sailing craft are welcome. Traditional Small

Craft Association meeting and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. The race committee will

establish the race course to suit wind and weather conditions and announce it a

skippers meeting Sunday morning at 0900 hours on the Watercraft Center docks. A

representative from each boat must attend the skippers meeting. The start line for the

race is between the dock at the Watercraft Center and a mark in Taylor’s Creek. The

finish will be on the beach across from the Watercraft Center. Chase boats will be

escorting the fleet, but self-sufficiency should be the goal of each boat crew.




2017 Summer Science School

The Summer Science School offers students the opportunity to learn about the natural

and maritime history of coastal North Carolina through creative, hands-on experiences.

For over 50 years, the program has taught children the wonders of the maritime

environment.

Summer Science School Registration Opens

February 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summer Science School investigates the coastal environment and North Carolina's rich

maritime history. The North Carolina Maritime Museum offers students the opportunity

to learn about the natural and maritime history of coastal North Carolina through

creative, hands-on experiences. Courses are offered from June through July. Emphasis

on small class size. Students travel with instructors by van or boat to field sites. Only

registered children may attend classes. Lodging facility not available; parents/guardians

provide transportation to/from class daily. Call the Registrar to enroll at 252.728.7317,

Ext. 31. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.


Summer Science School: Preschool Storytime and Crafts

June 14, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Includes a story, estuarine critter observation and a related craft. Free Admission.

Entering preschool. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at

252.728.7317, Ext. 31. Program by NC Coastal Reserve/National Estuarine Research

Reserve. The Summer Science School offers students the opportunity to learn about

the natural and maritime history of coastal North Carolina through creative, hands-on

experiences. For over 50 years, the program has taught children the wonders of the

maritime environment. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort,


Additional dates include: July 12, August 9.


2017 Summer Science School (cont.)

Summer Science School: Seashore Life I

June 21 & 22, 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. Program by NC Coastal Reserve/National Estuarine Research

Reserve. Fee: $60. Entering grades 1 & 2. Advance registration required. Call the

Registrar to enroll at 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. The Summer Science School offers

students the opportunity to learn about the natural and maritime history of coastal North

Carolina through creative, hands-on experiences. For over 50 years, the program has

taught children the wonders of the maritime environment. North Carolina Maritime


www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates include: July 20 & 21;

August 16 & 17.

Summer Science School: Boats & Models (Trawler)

June 12 - 14, 9 a.m. – Noon

Build a model of a fishing boat (tug or trawler) at the Museum’s Watercraft Center.

During this 3-day class, students will 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. Entering grades 3 & 4. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to

enroll at 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. The Summer Science School offers students the

opportunity to learn about the natural and maritime history of coastal North Carolina

through creative, hands-on experiences. For over 50 years, the program has taught

children the wonders of the maritime environment. North Carolina Maritime Museum,


Additional dates include: July 17 - 19 (tug).



Summer Science School: Seashore Life II

July 5 - 7, 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. Program by NC Coastal Reserve/National Estuarine Research

Reserve. Fee: $60. Entering grades 3-6. Advance registration required. Call the






www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates include: July 17 - 19,

August 2 - 4.

Summer Science School: Pirates!

June 20 & 21, 9 a.m. – Noon

Become part of a pirate crew on this 2-day class and choose how best to prepare for

work, ready for battle and divide any prizes that come your way. Fee: $60. Entering

grades 1 & 2. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at

252.728.7317, Ext. 31. The Summer Science School offers students the opportunity to

learn about the natural and maritime history of coastal North Carolina through creative,

hands-on experiences. For over 50 years, the program has taught children the wonders

of the maritime environment. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,

Beaufort, NC 28516. www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates

include: July 11 & 12, July 18 & 19.



Summer Science School: Fish & Fishing

July 6 & 7, 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. Entering grades 3 & 4. Advance

registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at 252.728.7317, Ext. 31. The

Summer Science School offers students the opportunity to learn about the natural and

maritime history of coastal North Carolina through creative, hands-on experiences. For

over 50 years, the program has taught children the wonders of the maritime

environment. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.

www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Additional dates include: July 20 & 21.

Summer Science School: Maritime Myths - Kraken, Mermaid and Leviathan

July 18 - 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Throughout history there have been sightings of strange creatures in the waters off

North Carolina. Students will work together to investigate sightings of sea monsters

from the Crystal Coast and around the world. We will also investigate legends like the

infamous Blackbeard and his ship Queen Anne’s Revenge, the Burning Ship of

Ocracoke, and ghostly sightings around historic sites like Fort Macon. After consulting

with local maritime experts, visiting significant sites and dissecting a creature once

called a sea monster, students will decide for themselves if these myths are based on

fact. Fee: $85. Entering grades 7-10. Advance registration required. Call the









Summer Science School: Science of Surfboards

August 1 & 2, 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 in excess of 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. Entering grades 5-6. Advance registration required. Call the Registrar to enroll at

252.728.7317, Ext. 31. The Summer Science School offers students the opportunity to

learn about the natural and maritime history of coastal North Carolina through creative,

hands-on experiences. For over 50 years, the program has taught children the wonders

of the maritime environment. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street,



2017 Calendar

January 2017 2 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show Online Boat Registration Opens

5 Brown Bag Gam: From Lightship to Light Towers

11 Merry Time for Tots: Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs

19 & 20 Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Trip

20 6th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-off

28 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

28 & 29 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course

30 Brown Bag Gam: North Carolina Dolphins

February 2017 8 Merry Time for Tots: Hatteras Jack

10 Brown Bag Gam: Love at Sea

13 Junior Sailing Program On-line Registration Opens

13 Summer Science School Registration Opens

14 The Heart of the Sea

20 Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

22 Brown Bag Gam: Historic Oyster Fishery of North Carolina



27 - March 1 Build your own Stand-Up Paddle Board March 2017 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Conservation Wednesdays: Blackbeard's Ship, Queen Anne’s

Revenge

8 Merry Time for Tots: Boats that Float

9 Boatbuilding Past and Present

11 - 14 Build Your Own Stand-Up Paddle Board Course

16 Brown Bag Gam: Cape Lookout Lighthouse


22 Brown Bag Gam: Whales off North Carolina


2017 Calendar

March 2017 (continued) 24 Brown Bag Gam: Women Pirates

25 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting April 2017 5 Brown Bag Gam: Traditional Boatbuilding in North Carolina

5, 12, 19, 26 Conservation Wednesdays: Blackbeard's Ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge

7 North Carolina Whales & Whaling Symposium

8 & 9 Lift Half- Model Making Course

12 Merry Time for Tots: Shark Tales!

13 Shackleford Banks: Horses, Hiking and History


26 Brown Bag Gam: Early Ferry Crossings in North Carolina

27 Kayak the Salt Marsh

29 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting May 2017 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Conservation Wednesdays: Blackbeard's Ship, Queen Anne’s

Revenge

4 Explore Rachel Carson Reserve

4 - 6 Go Sailing on a Traditional Wooden Boat

5 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show Kick-off Reception

5 - 7 Boating Skills Virtual Trainer

6 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show

6 Barbour Boat Works

6 In-Water Boat Show

6 Carolina Maritime Model Boat Exposition

6 Wooden Boat Kids

6 The Art of Nautical Knot Tying

6 Ships in a Bottle Demonstration


2017 Calendar

May 2017 (continued) 6 Cricket II, the inspiration for the movie Jaws

6 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Show Awards Reception

7 Round the Island Race

10 Merry Time for Tots: Whale of a Time





23 Sea Turtles of North Carolina

26 Kayak the Salt Marsh June 2017 2 Explore Rachel Carson Reserve

3 Build a Boat-in-a-Day Course



10 North Carolina Maritime Museum's Maritime Day

10 - 13 Build Your Own Stand-Up Paddle Board Course

12 - 14 Summer Science School: Boats & Models - Trawler

12 - 23 Junior Sailing Program: Session 1

14 Summer Science School: Preschool Storytime & Crafts


17 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum’s Casino Night Fundraiser

20 & 21 Summer Science School: Pirates!

21 & 22 Summer Science School: Seashore Life I



26 - July 7 Junior Sailing Program: Session 2



2017 Calendar

July 2017 (continued) 5 Explore Rachel Carson Reserve

5 - 7 Summer Science School: Seashore Life II


6 Maritime Movie: Rescue Men - The Pea Island Lifesavers

6 & 7 Summer Science School: Fish & Fishing

7 & 8 Paddle /Oar Making Course

8 Great 4th Race

10 - 21 Junior Sailing Program: Session 3


11 Maritime Movie: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse



13 Maritime Movie: The Carolina Brogue



17 - 19 Summer Science School: Boats & Models - Tug

18 Maritime Movie: Hitler’s Secret Attack on America


18 - 20 Summer Science School: Maritime Myths: Kraken, Mermaid and Leviathan

20 Maritime Movie: Storm Warriors


20 & 21 Summer Science School: Fish & Fishing

21 11th Annual Crab Cake Cook-off

24 - August 4 Junior Sailing Program: Session 4


25 Maritime Movie: Lincoln’s Secret Weapon - USS Monitor

27 Maritime Movie: Wild Caught - The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town



2017 Calendar

August 2017 (continued) 1 & 2 Summer Science School: Science of Surfboards

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Conservation Wednesdays: Blackbeard's Ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge



5 Traditional Skiff Regatta


7 - 12 Junior Sailing Program: Regatta Week



11 & 12 Beaufort Pirate Invasion




25 Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve September 2017 1 Murder Mystery Dinner



13 Merry Time for Tots: Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs




23 – October 1 Build a Stitch & Glue Kayak/Canoe

30 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting October 2017 4, 11, 18, 25 Conservation Wednesdays: Blackbeard's Ship, Queen Anne’s

Revenge


2017 Calendar

October 2017 (continued) 8 27th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival Regatta

7 & 8 Build Paddle/Oar Making Course

10 Kayak Fishing Class

11 Merry Time for Tots: Hatteras Jack

14 Fall In-The-Water Meet


19 Brown Bag Gam: United States Lifesaving Service Operations in North Carolina

24 Kayak Fishing Class


31 Brown Bag Gam: Sea Monsters November 2017 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Conservation Wednesdays: Blackbeard's Ship, Queen Anne’s

Revenge

4 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Boat Shop Bash

4 The Origin and Early Career of Blackbeard

8 Merry Time for Tots: Boats that Float

15 Brown Bag Gam: Native Americans of Coastal NC, 1718

15 Oyster Harvesting Sail

18 & 19 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course December 2017 2 Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla


3 Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Meeting & Holiday Open House

6 Brown Bag Gam: North Carolina’s Coast in 1718


9 Second Saturdays: Blackbeard Celebrates the Holidays



2017 Calendar

December 2017 (continued) 13 Merry Time for Tots: Shark Tales!

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