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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
At what would be the beginning stages of the American Revolution, tensions were high in North Carolina in 1775. When angry colonists surrounded the royal palace in New Bern, Royal Governor Josiah Martin fled the capital under the cover of night on May 31. On June 2, 1775, he made his way to Fort Johnston near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, but it offered little safety. By late June, more than half of the fort’s 25 soldiers had deserted, and there wasn’t enough gunpowder left to defend the fort—or the governor. A pivotal moment as history began to shift. Image: Gov. Josiah Martin ca. 1775. (Image courtesy NC State Archives). Image: Present day Fort Johnston. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Reminder from NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort: Our operating hours have changed!We’re excited to stay open an extra hour each day, now welcoming visitors Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the North Carolina Regional History Museums’ standardized schedule. We will be closed Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.That’s more time to enjoy your next history adventure! ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Fish Friday The smalltooth sawfish was once found all along the U.S. coast from North Carolina to Texas. Today, after major population declines in the late 1900s, they’re mostly found in Florida’s coastal waters and are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. One of five sawfish species, they are elasmobranchs meaning their skeletons are made of cartilage. Although they resemble sharks, they’re actually rays, with mouths and gills on their undersides. Their long, saw‑like snout—lined with sharp teeth—is a built‑in tool for sensing and striking prey. A truly unique creature worth protecting. Image: Smalltooth sawfish, circa 2015. (Image courtesy NOAA). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907, near Springdale, Pennsylvania. Just across Taylors Creek from the Beaufort waterfront sits the Rachel Carson Reserve, named in her honor. Carson first visited the area in 1938, spending time studying the marine plants and animals of our estuarine waters. She attended Johns Hopkins University, worked at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, and later became the third woman hired by the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries, where she began by studying Chesapeake Bay fish species. In 1952, Carson left her government position to focus on writing and advocating for environmental protection—work that changed the way the world understands the dangers of chemical pollution. Image: Rachel Carson circa 1943. Images: Rachel Carson Reserve. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Less than one week until extended hours begin!Starting in June, we’ll be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As part of the North Carolina Regional History Museums’ standardized hours, NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort visitors will enjoy one extra hour each day to explore everything our museum has to offer. We will remain closed on Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.We look forward to welcoming you to Beaufort this summer to explore the stories, artifacts, and history that make North Carolina unique. ... See MoreSee Less
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