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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

16 hours ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Before beach vacations were a tradition, how did North Carolinians enjoy the coast?Some things look the same: splashing along the shore or going for a sail. Others have evolved: The pony pennings that were once advertised as a spectator event at Shackleford Banks have given way to horse watching today (from at least 50 feet away, of course). Our new exhibit “Swell Times” dives into the history of coastal recreation, from early seaside escapes to modern beach culture. How do you like to spend your time at the coast? Share your favorite NC vacation activities or photos below! ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Did you know North Carolina’s fight for independence didn’t just happen on land?One of our two new exhibits explores how the sea shaped the American Revolution, from privateers to ports to coastal communities caught in the middle. Join us Saturday when we reopen to learn about North Carolina’s role in the war for Independence. (And follow along this week for more sneak peeks.) ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Just ONE WEEK until we reopen!We are ready to welcome you back aboard. Two new exhibits, familiar but refreshed stories, and a few surprises.Mark your calendar for Feb. 21 — and tag in the comments who you’re bringing with you! ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

4 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Fish Friday!Clamming was seen as a viable means of supplementing income for North Carolina coastal dwellers. In the late 1800s, hand raking was the only harvest method and was very labor intensive. In 1890, a man could rake three to 10 bushels every low tide and received the local price of 20 to 25 cents a bushel. In the 1940s, Carteret County fishermen observed that the propeller wash behind their boats uncovered clams in shallow waters. This developed into a new method of harvesting called “clam kicking,” which was more practical and profitable than hand raking. Fishermen throughout Carteret County invented several variations of this method, which has since been banned due to being environmentally destructive. The oyster dredge was modified by creative fishermen into a clam dredge around this same period; and in 1968, a clam trawl was designed in Atlantic, NC. Carteret County was the leading North Carolina clam producer in 1980. Image: Several men resting on a mess of clams at the dock. The shellfish in the picture have been bagged and are ready for market. Ca. 1970s, location unknown. (Image courtesy of NC Division of Marine Fisheries). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

5 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
The steamship that was the scene of some of the tales related by Mark Twain in his book "The Innocents Abroad" was lost east of Cape Lookout on February 12, 1871. The ship, originally named “Quaker City,” was built for civilian use but was chartered by the U.S. Navy in April 1861 for use as a blockade ship at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The Navy officially purchased it in August to be converted to a warship. “Quaker City” was decommissioned in May 1865 and changed hands and names a couple of times before being lost in 1871 under the name “Republique.” Image: “Quaker City” ca. (Image courtesy US Navy). Image: "Merchant Steamers Converted into Gun-Boats." Ca. 1861. (Image courtesy US Navy). ... See MoreSee Less
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