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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

7 hours ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Early in the management of the herd on Shackleford Banks, horses were penned to check numbers and health. After penning, extra horses could be removed to maintain the appropriate population range. Both the Shackleford Foundation and the National Park Service currently take a hands-off approach to the management of the heard. This postcard, in addition to multiple others from the museum’s collection, is featured in the museum’s new exhibit “Swell Times” that discusses the history of recreation on the coast of North Carolina. Postcard mailed from Fayetteville, North Carolina on April 7, 1988. Transcription: “Dear Ba & James Wish you were here. We are having a wonderful time See you soon Ann & Clarence” Image: Post card featuring image of pony herding near Beaufort, NC. (NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort collection). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

2 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
With all the talk about rabbits this weekend, we thought it fun to showcase one of our own: a boat builder’s “rabbet.” The term “rabbet” refers to a notch cut into the stem of the frame of a boat to provide a secure seat for the edge of the planking. It creates a watertight joint between the plank and the framework. Interested in learning more? The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center hosts a series of classes that are geared towards those just entering the woodworking field and up through those that are looking to polish their skills up. Visit the museum’s website for more information. Image: Boat builder Jeff O’Neill cuts a rabbet on a stem using a chisel. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

3 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
The museum is honored to be the first topic featured on the new podcast and radio show “The Scoop Deck” hosted by Captain Mark. Associate Education Curator Christine Brin joined Captain Mark for the first episode, which is scheduled to air on 107.1FM Saturday, April 4, from 8:30-9 p.m. and will be posted on the Scoop Deck website after its radio debut. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

4 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Fish Friday! Though not technically fish, we thought it seasonally appropriate to highlight the sea hares of the ocean. Sea hares are herbivorous marine snails found along the North Carolina coast, especially in shallow, sandy, or marshy intertidal areas. Commonly seen in summer, these harmless creatures can measure 3–14 inches and are known for grazing on seaweed. Beach explorers, beware: some species of sea hare are known for releasing a largely harmless, though temporarily discoloring, purple ink when disturbed. Sea hares’ common name come from their resemblance to the fuzzy creatures on land. When underwater, the sea hares appear to have a rounded body with tall rabbit-like ears. These “ears” are actually rhinophores, which they use to smell and taste, not hear.. Unlike the land rabbit, the sea hare can lay up to 80 million or more eggs at a time—though not as pretty as the ones a certain bunny will be hiding this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

5 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Did you know the carnivorous Venus flytrap is native only to a small area of the Coastal Plain in North and South Carolina? On April 2, 1759, Governor Arthur Dobbs first documented this plant in a letter. Today the plant is cultivated throughout the world, but its “roots” go back to a small area, mostly within a 75-mile radius of Wilmington. The General Assembly adopted the Venus flytrap as the official State Carnivorous Plant in 2005. Want to learn more about this carnivorous plant? Visit the museum’s youtube page @NCmaritimeB to view the recording of the presentation “A Curiosity Grows in Carolina,” given by Shannon Walker, museum site manager for the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. Image: Venus flytrap at Holly Shelter, NC, May 1944. (Image courtesy NC Archives). Image: A copy of an original portrait of Arthur Dobbs, made circa 1800-1850. (Image courtesy North Carolina Museum of History). ... See MoreSee Less
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