Fall Calendar - North Carolina Maritime Museums

September
10 Kayak Fishing Class
10 Merry-time for Tots: Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs
11 Waterside Afterschool
13-14 Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry
16 Basic Weather Forecasting
20 Build a Boat in a Day
20 Where are the Whalers?
23 BBG: Beaufort’s Dolphins
25 Waterside Afterschool
27 National Estuaries Day
27 Carolina Maritime Model Society
27-Oct 5 Nine-day Boatbuilding
October
7
8
8
9
9
10
18
21
23
25
28
31
Tides and Currents
Merry-time for Tots: Hatteras Jack
Hurricane Hazel
BBG: How a French Ship Merchant Assisted
Colonial Efforts during the Revolution
Waterside Afterschool
Surf Fishing Class
Fall In-the-Water Meet
Oil Pressure: Cetaceans in the Crosshairs
Waterside Afterschool
Carolina Maritime Model Society
Cold Water Survival
Coastal Legends and Lore
November
1 Boatshop Bash
6 BBG: Native Americans of the Crystal Coast
8-9 Traditional Boatbuilding Carpentry
12 Merry-time for Tots: Boats that Float
13 BBG: The Story Behind Echo the Whale
19 Ports and Pilots
20 BBG: movie ‘Core Sounders; Living from the Sea’
Fall 2014
Fall Calendar
December
4
6
6
7
BBG: Boatbuilding Past and Present
Carolina Maritime Model Society
Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla
Friends of the Museum Annual Membership
Meeting and Holiday Open House
10 Merry-time for Tots: Fish Printing
10 Whales of North Carolina’s Coast
11 BBG: Loss of the Tug Marjorie McAllister
12 Ports and Pilots
13-14 Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry
18 BBG: From Lightships to Light Towers
31 Crystal Coast Countdown to the New Year
Don't Miss…
"Fishing for Fun" Our newest exhibit about the development
of recreational fishing in the area. Now Open!
"Queen Anne's Revenge Expansion" Renovations to
the "Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge, 1718" exhibit
begin in late Fall. Be on the lookout for exciting new content.
We need you!
Help out with Museum events and programs by
becoming a volunteer. Visit or call for details!
Registration and Refund Policy:
Advance registration is required for all paid
programs. Call (252) 728-7317 or visit the
Museum. Reservations cannot be made via
e-mail and are confirmed only after payment
is processed. For group programs, call for
details and reservations.
Registration fees, less a 10% fee, are refunded
when the Museum receives cancellation notice at least two weeks
before the start of a program. There is no refund within two
weeks of the start of a program.
Field trips into coastal habitats may involve travel by boat or
van, and/or hiking or wading in shallow water. Closed-toe shoes
are required for safety on field trips.
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Director: Joseph K. Schwarzer, II
2014
Museum Hours:
Weekdays:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays:
1 - 5 p.m.
Reservations: (252) 728-7317
Museum: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com
E-mail: [email protected] (For information only)
Friends of the
North Carolina Maritime Museum
President: Elwyn Wood
Director of Operations: Brent Creelman
Membership Information: Gina Holland
(252) 728-1638
www.maritimefriends.org
[email protected]
Members of the Friends of the Museum in Beaufort
receive a 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
and most programs. Museum programming, events,
and the calendar are made possible through support
from the Friends of the Museum in Beaufort.
Marlin Queen, 1959. Photo courtesy Bob Simpson.
Calendar at a Glance
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in
Beaufort is accredited by the American
Association of Museums.
The North Carolina Maritime Museum
in Beaufort is part of the North
Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources, Susan Kluttz, Secretary.
315 Front Street,
Beaufort, NC 28516
www.ncmaritimemuseums.com
MUSEUM EXHIBITS & EVENTS
End of summer sale!
Throughout September
Come check out the deals, discounted summer items and
gifts! The Museum Store is open Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
National Estuaries Day
September 27
The Museum will host staff from the Rachel Carson
National Estuarine Research Reserve for a day of activities
dedicated to estuaries! Learn about “where the rivers
meet the sea,” and discover the importance of our coastal
waters. You can also participate in a trash clean-up of the
Reserve. For more information or to register for the trash
clean-up call (252) 838-0886. Free.
Hurricane Hazel 60th Anniversary
October 8, 7 p.m.
This special program will examine the impacts of Hurricane
Hazel, particularly in the area from Cape Fear to Cape
Lookout. John Cole, Warning Coordination Meteorologist
for the National Weather Service office in Newport, will
give an overview of the storm, followed by a presentation
by NC Maritime Museum Education Curator John Hairr,
author of The Great Hurricanes of North Carolina, who will
share historical details and images of the damage inflicted
by the storm. Free.
Fall In-the-Water Meet
October 18, 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Traditional Small Craft Association members gather at
Gallants Channel docks. All small boats are welcome. Free
boat rides for the public. Pig pickin’, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: $10,
$5 TSCA members. For information, call (252) 728-2762.
Night at the Museum; Coastal Legends and Lore!
October 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
Visit the Museum for some of the sweetest treats and
exciting tricks of your Halloween evening. Museum staff and
the East Carteret High School Drama Club will bring to life
mysterious stories from up and down the coast. Intended
for families with children 12 and under, but all are welcome.
Suggested Donation: $4 Adults, $2 Children, proceeds help
support the East Carteret High School Drama Club.
Boatshop Bash
Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Museum annual fundraising party for
members and the public, held at the Watercraft Center. Call
(252) 726-1638 for more information. Tickets on sale at the
Museum Store.
*Museum members receive a 10% discount
COASTAL CULTURE PROGRAMS
Holiday Sale!
Starting November 28th, 25% off all merchandise in the
Museum Store. Get ready for some Holiday shopping! The
Store is open Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
and Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla
December 6, 5:30 p.m.
Parade of holiday lighted boats organized by the Friends
of the Museum. Begins in Morehead City at 5:30 p.m.
and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15. Awards follow at the
Watercraft Center. Call (252) 728-2762 for more information.
Friends of the Museum Annual Membership Meeting
& Holiday Open House
December 7, 2 – 4 p.m.
Annual membership meeting 2 p.m., Holiday reception
3 - 4 p.m., everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the
Museum. Member benefits include discounts on Museum
programs and Museum Store merchandise. Become a
member today!
Crystal Coast Countdown to the New Year
December 31, 12 - 5 p.m.
Don’t ring in 2015 without some essential items! Visit the
Museum to design your very own New Year’s hat and
glasses and bring the New Year in with style. Make sure to
visit crystalcoastcountdown.com to find out what other
exciting programs will be going on.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Merry-time for Tots
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10 - 11 a.m.
Preschoolers (ages 2-5) and their caregivers take a unique
look at nautical topics & museum artifacts. Topics include;
Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs, Hatteras Jack, Boats that Float
and Fish Printing. Pre-registration is preferred. Free.
Waterside Afterschool
Sept. 11, Oct. 9 (for ages 6-9)
Sept. 25, Oct. 23 (for ages 10-13)
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Come to the Museum after school to learn about coastal
fish and recreational fishing! Learn how to fish with a cane
pole, best fishing practices and see what types of fish live
along the Beaufort waterfront. Space is limited, advance
registration required. Free.
Where are the Whalers?
Sept. 20, 3 p.m.
East Carolina University Masters Student Ryan Bradley
investigates the archeology and the historical and cultural
influences of whaling practices that occurred in North
Carolina. As part of the research involved with this thesis,
audience members are encouraged to bring in any family
photos, stories or artifacts to be shared and possibly
documented to help gain a better understanding of the
history of whaling along the North Carolina coast. Free.
Brown Bag Gam
Sept. 23, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 11, 18; All times
at noon
Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers
or to visit with another ship while at sea. Pack a lunch and
come learn about North Carolina’s rich coastal environment
and culture. For specific topics see “Calendar at a Glance”
(programs are listed after BBG). Free.
Carolina Maritime Model Society
Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Dec. 6; All meetings at 2 p.m.
C.M.M.S. exists to promote the production of high quality
ship models and encourage members and the public to
participate in this craft that is as old as shipbuilding itself.
All meetings are open to the public.
Oil Pressure; Cetaceans in the Crosshairs of our
Search for Oil
October 21, 7 p.m.
From hunting whales to seismic exploration, our search for
oil in marine environments continues to involve whales in
some way or another. Join Museum Natural Science Curator
Keith Rittmaster for this after-hours presentation. Free.
Ports and Pilots
Nov. 19, Dec. 12, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
See the big ships up close and get a good look at some of
the exports and imports moving through the North Carolina
State Port facility in Morehead City. Fee includes video
presentation on harbor pilots and transportation to the
port. Not suitable for children under 12. Cut off for sign up
is one week prior to program date. Reservations: $5.*
Whales of the North Carolina Coast
Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Targeted for oil or food, the whales of our world have
struggled for existence. Come learn about whales that
occur off North Carolina and some of the challenges these
protected species face today. Free.
ON THE WATER PROGRAMS
Kayak Fishing Class
Sept. 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 18 must be accompanied by an
adult). Reservations: $60.*
Surf Fishing Class
Oct. 10, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing from the beach.
Most tackle, bait and equipment provided, NC Saltwater
Fishing license required. For ages 12 and up (under 18
must be accompanied by an adult). Reservations: $60.*
Sailing Lessons
By appointment only
Learn how to sail! Pick from traditional boat handling,
adult or family sailing lessons. Call (252) 728-2762 for
prices and details; $70 - $210.*
WATERCRAFT CENTER PROGRAMS
Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry
Sept. 13-14, Dec. 13-14 - Reservations: $135.*
Build a Boat in a Day
Sept. 20 - Reservations: $300.*
Nine-day Boatbuilding Course
Sept. 27-Oct. 5 - Reservations: $1770.*
Traditional Boatbuilding Carpentry
Nov. 8-9 - Reservations: $135.*
For detailed information on a class view the Museum
calendar at www.ncmaritimemuseums.com or call the
Museum at (252)728-7317.
BOATING SAFETY PROGRAMS
These courses, presented at the Museum, are
offered jointly with Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron.
Reservations: e-mail to [email protected] or call
(252) 822-0222. All courses are from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Basic Weather and Forecasting Sept. 16 - Reservation: $35.
Tides and Currents Oct. 7 - Reservation: $30.
Cold Water Survival Oct. 28 - Free.
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