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15 Feb 20181111_130039_resized_1

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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An upcoming virtual program commemorates the 90th anniversary of the publication of “Negro Motorist Green Book,” which listed safe places for African American travelers to stay, eat, and gather, including more than 300 businesses right here in North Carolina.The July 23rd program, which starts at noon, features, Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author of “Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights.” It’s free to attend, and the registration link is in the comments. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with an important chapter of our shared history.Image courtesy of the State Archives of North Carolina.Road trips are a classic American experience. But for many African American travelers, driving came with uncertainty and risk. The “Negro Motorist Green Book” helped change that by listing safe places to stay, eat, and gather, including more than 300 businesses right here in North Carolina.You’re invited to join us to learn more during a virtual conversation on July 23rd at noon with Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author of “Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights.” It’s free to attend, and you can register today at tobaccofarmlifemuseum.nc.gov/events! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with an important chapter of our shared history.NC African American Heritage Commission NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources 📸 Image courtesy of the State Archives of North Carolina. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Postcard from 1918Sent from Beaufort to Raleigh on July 18, 1918, this postcard captures a summer moment from Carla Mason, who wrote that she’d been enjoying the surf and hoped her mother and Dick were doing well.On the front is a glimpse of Beaufort’s historic menhaden fishery — crews hauling in shimmering, black‑spotted menhaden bound for local factories. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Flutter FridayMeet the crystal skipper, a tiny coastal butterfly found only along a 30‑mile stretch of North Carolina’s barrier islands.First collected in 1978 and officially named a new species in 2015, this coastal gem appears just twice a year: April–May and July–August.Named for the white “crystals” dusting its wings, the crystal skipper is often mistaken for a moth, but it’s actually part of the skipper family.If you’re exploring the beaches between Fort Macon and Hammocks Beach State Park, keep an eye for these rare beauties. Images: Crystal Skippers at Fort Macon State Park, 2011. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Though built as a merchant freighter, “Bluefields” was active in both World Wars. Originally launched in 1917 as “Lake Mohonk” after being requisitioned during World War I, the ship served under the U.S. Shipping Board before returning to private ownership. In 1941, it was sold to Nicaraguan owners and renamed “Bluefields.”On July 14, 1942, “Bluefields” joined convoy KS‑520—19 merchant ships protected by Navy and Coast Guard escorts—as it left Norfolk bound for Key West. German U‑boats were active off the North Carolina coast, and the threat was constant.The next afternoon, on July 15, near Cape Hatteras, U‑576 fired four torpedoes at the convoy. Two struck “Chilore,” one hit “J.A. Mowinckel,” and another hit “Bluefields.” U‑576 surfaced moments later but was quickly sunk by depth charges and gunfire. “Chilore” and “J.A. Mowinckel” were later salvaged, but “Bluefields” sank within minutes. Four Allied sailors and the entire U‑576 crew lost their lives in the attack.Image: “Bluefields” under a previous name, predating 1938, location unknown. (Image courtesy of the historical collections of Bowling Green State University). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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On July 14, 1933, the tanker “Cities Service Petrol” was lost off Cape Lookout Shoals.Four days later, newspapers recounted the dramatic rescue: As flames consumed the ship, Captain F. L. Sears stood on the bow and called out to rescuers that he would go down with his vessel. Moments later, the burning tanker slipped stern‑first beneath the waves. Two crew members died alongside the captain, and 34 others were rescued by the tanker “Gulfgem.”Photo: Urbana Daily Courier, 15 July 1933, Galena (Illinois). (Image courtesy Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections.) ... See MoreSee Less

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