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23 Nov Holiday schedule

Posted at 11:12h in Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Blog by NCMM Staff
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The Watercraft Center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on our regular schedule Monday, Nov. 29. The N.C. Maritime Museum will be closed  Nov. 25 but will otherwise operate on its regular schedule.
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Fish Friday!Many on the Crystal Coast have reported catching fevers this time of year—but not the viral type, more the ray type. Groups of cownose rays, called fevers, are commonly seen during late spring and summer as these animals gather to mate and feed. Cownose rays, though closely related to sharks, are not actually sharks. Specifically, they are a type of cartilaginous fish that have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone. Cownose rays received their interesting name for the square-shaped and deeply notched appearance of their forehead and snout that strongly resembles the nose of a cow. Image: April 2013 Museum staff photographed a fever of cownose rays off the east end of Shackleford Banks. Video: cownose rays at South Carolina Aquarium. ... See MoreSee Less
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During this week’s Teacher Appreciation celebration, we’re proud to recognize our incredible educators at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort! In just five days, the museum’s education team delivered 32 different programs, connecting with more than 2,000 people through hands-on learning and coastal exploration. These programs included participating in Earth Day @coresoundmuseum, face painting and boat building at the 50th Wooden Boat Show, a volunteer field trip to the Rachel Carson Reserve, leading a kayak trip through the marsh, and giving tours at the @bonehengewhalecenter. And they’re just getting started! Thank you to these passionate educators for inspiring curiosity, stewardship, and a love of North Carolina’s maritime heritage every day. You can find information about attending, hosting, or coordinating a program by visiting the museum’s website. Image: Educator holding a whale rib at the Core Sound Museum Earth Day EventImage: Educator talking about dolphin anatomy at the Core Sound Museum Earth Day EventImage: Staff working the registration table at the 50th Wooden Boat ShowImage: Educators preparing the face paint activity for the 50th Wooden Boat ShowImage: Volunteers on a ferry before heading to the Rachel Carson ReserveImage: Six kayakers on the water during the Kayak the Salt Marsh Program ... See MoreSee Less
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Otway Burns, best known for his privateering during the War of 1812, launched the steamship “Prometheus” on May 6, 1818. With this launch, Burns successfully laid claim to having the “first steamship built and operated in North Carolina.” Burns built “Prometheus” at his waterfront lot in Swansboro, NC. The vessel operated a route between what’s now Southport and Wilmington and would notably host passengers such as President James Monroe and Secretary of War John C. Calhoun. Image: Otway Burns. (Photo courtesy NC State Archives). ... See MoreSee Less
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Exciting news! Our natural history curator’s work will be featured on PBS North Carolina during Episode 305 of "Best of Our State" on May 7 at 8 p.m. Watch live or catch it after on the PBS North Carolina website (link in the comments). Learn about how a stranded juvenile sperm whale inspired the creation of the site and the work being done there today in the name of education and conservation. We’re proud to see this meaningful work highlighted. ... See MoreSee Less
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In the May 5, 1899, issue of “Science” magazine, Assistant Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries Hugh McCormick Smith announced that the U.S. Fish Commission would maintain a marine biological laboratory at Beaufort, NC. The initial site would be at the “Gibbs House” at 901 Front St., which had previously been rented to John Hopkins University. Image: Gibbs House, Beaufort, NC. (Photo Courtesy of National Register). ... See MoreSee Less
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