One Historic Coast

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Three Unique Museums

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gray-images1Discover North Carolina’s rich maritime history, coastal heritage and marine environments in the three North Carolina Maritime Museums.

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport each offer unique exhibits and programs designed for all ages. See relics pulled from the deep, build a boat, follow Civil War battles fought along the coast, cast a line and learn about the state’s seafood industry, sail or paddle along waterways, and retrace Blackbeard’s voyages and ultimate demise.

free-admission

Admission to all three Museums is always FREE. Donations are welcome!

Girl Scouts can Earn Badges at NC Maritime Museum

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The educators at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport have designed specific programs for Girl Scout troop leaders to use the Museum for scouts to earn Journey badges. Where else better fo [ ... ]


Discovery Time Begins June 20

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Discovery Time brings the fun of the Museum to our summer audience this June and July! Get off the beach and out of the heat and learn a little more about North Carolina’s Maritime heritage. We hav [ ... ]


Author Jay Barnes to Discuss NC Hurricane History

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As reliable as the tide, hurricane season comes and goes. Author Jay Barnes talks hurricanes at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on June 18 at 3 p.m. This is a free event. Barnes will discuss som [ ... ]


2nd Saturdays Program a Hit with Visitors and Vendors

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The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport kicked off 2nd Saturdays this past weekend with the theme "We Fished for a Living." Nearly 30 vendors were on hand lined up along the Museum grounds. De [ ... ]