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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Feathered Friday Ospreys have a unique outer toe that can reverse to help them hold onto slippery fish, resulting in a “two toes forward and one toe back grip.” These birds of prey are incredible fish loving raptors you can spot along the North Carolina coastal waterways. They’re one of the easiest birds of prey to observe thanks to their big, attention‑grabbing nests built on dead trees, channel markers, and even other human‑made structures. Ospreys are protected, nongame birds that stand over 21 inches tall with wingspans reaching up to 6 feet. They’re dark brown on top, bright white underneath, with a striking white head and a bold brown stripe through the eye. If you see a bird flying with crooked, M‑shaped wings and dark patches under the wings, you’ve likely found an osprey. They’re also the only raptor that dives feet‑first straight into the water to grab fish, using their sharp, spiny foot pads to hold onto slippery prey. Image: Osprey, Carteret County, May-June 2026. ( NC Maritime Museum at Beaufort images). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On August 27, 1812, North Carolina privateer Otway Burns and partner Edward Pasteur receive official Letters of Marque for the vessel “Snap Dragon.” This authorized the private vessel to attack and capture enemy vessels during the War of 1812. Image: An oil painting of Otway Burns by F. Mahler, ca. 1875-1895. (Image courtesy of the North Carolina Museum of History). Image: Painting of “Snap Dragon” by Irwin John Bevan. (Image courtesy the Mariners Museum). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Water skiing may have been invented in the 1920s, but it didn’t take hold in North Carolina until the 1950s, when motorboats became widely available. Soon, water‑ski exhibitions popped up across the state, and coastal communities like Southport even built water ski ramps right in the harbor. One incredible example of the sport’s rising popularity was reported by the Carteret News Times on August 25, 1959. The article reported that a young couple from Goldsboro skied all the way from Washington in Beaufort County down to Charleston, South Carolina (335 miles!). They’d already completed a Washington‑to‑Morehead City run the previous summer. Want to dive deeper into coastal recreation? Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, where you can explore beach culture, historic surfboards, sailing lore, and spearfishing history. Image: Waters skis, ca. 1960. These skis were used on White Lake, North Carolina. (Part of the NC Maritime Museum at Beaufort Collection). Image: Article from Carteret News Times Published August 28, 1959. (Image courtesy DigitalNC). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort is with NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

5 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Go Back to School with the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort! As a new year of teaching gets underway — whether it’s in a traditional classroom, early college, homeschool or year-round setting — the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort is here to support your curriculum with fun, free, and deeply educational experiences for your students!Our online form (link in comments) makes planning your visit a breeze! Whether you choose an on site adventure or want us to bring the Maritime Museum to you, you can select an experience that fits your group’s size and age range. Our programs, which align with North Carolina standards, will keep your students engaged while exploring archaeology, marine animals, the area’s ecology and more.We’re excited to partner with you this school year to make learning hands on, engaging, and full of discovery! ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

7 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Join the NC Regional History Museums team!Our colleagues at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are looking for an associate educator specializing in educational programming for Pre-K through 3rd grade.Visit nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/job/Associate-Educator-60083667-MOH_JR-122362-1 for more information and to apply. ... See MoreSee Less
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