"2nd Saturdays - Weather Island" comes to Hatteras

As the 2011 hurricane season begins, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum offers “2nd Saturdays – Weather Island” on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event offers programs from weather experts, along with displays from local artisans.

Artists and activities include:
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Weather, Weather Everywhere!” – 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• National Park Service program on hurricanes – 2 p.m.
• Jewelry maker Donald Gwin • Author Melba Milak
• Friends of Felines of Cape Hatteras sell “pet art”
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 1604
• Children’s crafts

The event is free and open to the public.

2nd Saturdays are offered statewide by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources at all 37 Historic Sites and museums.

“Our state’s Historic Sites and museums offer unique windows into the state’s culture, focusing on the places, properties, and people that played a role in making North Carolina what it is today,” said Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle. “Our citizens want affordable opportunities to experience arts and culture, and entrepreneurs want more outlets for reaching potential customers.”

Partners in 2nd Saturdays include “Our State” magazine and AT&T. Media sponsorship is provided by Public Radio East.