May 02 Thursday
Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly will talk about the history of the Cape Lookout lighthouse, an iconic landmark of Carteret County. The presentation will cover both lighthouse structures at Cape Lookout, the extant 1812 tower, and the still standing 1859 tower. Many images of the lighthouse will be shared during the presentation. Come learn some lesser-known facts about the ‘Diamond’ tower. The program is part of our Maritime Heritage Series, informal lectures held in the museum auditorium and focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history, coastal environment, and culture. Admission is free, and registration is not required.
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship of Morehead City is pleased to announce a Social Justice Film Series about various social justice topics, from racial justice to environmental issues to LGBTQ+ rights. Showings will take place in the church’s sanctuary. All films will be free to the public, and there will be ten films in total. Check our website and social media for full list of films.
May 03 Friday
Pine needle basket-making dates to almost 9,000 years ago and the baskets served as a vessel for grain, crops, and other essentials. All supplies provided. Bring a bag of lunch.
Join the Historical Society on May 3 & 4 as they celebrate New Bern and showcase her enduring beauty with a very special Heritage Homes Tour encompassing two historic neighborhoods. The 2024 self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and Ghent Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to tiny, and everything in between. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrate New Bern's amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches and you’ll enjoy a very special day.New Bern Historical Society’s Executive Director, Mickey Miller explains, “This year’s tour is a feast for the senses! It highlights New Bern’s wonderful diversity of architecture, with exciting homes.”In addition to remarkable homes, you’ll be fascinated by working artists and musicians performing on porches. Your day will be full! Your map, which is your ticket, will guide you to all these delights.Tickets, good for both days, are available beginning March 11 at www.NewBernHistorical.org/tickets, by calling 252-638-8558, or by visiting the New Bern Historical Society at 511 Broad St. in New Bern. Beginning April 1, tickets are also available at Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven Street; Harris Teeter, 3565 MLK Blvd.; and Harris Teeter, Carolina Colours. Tickets are $20 for adults through May 2. Beginning May 3 adults are $23. Active-duty military and family members, students under 23, and Historical Society members are $16. Groups of more than 10 are also $16 each.
May 04 Saturday
Join us for the 48th Annual Wooden Boat Show, the longest running boat show in the southeast! Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the Annual Wooden Boat Show has activities for all ages.
This free event, held each year on the first Saturday in May, celebrates the art of North Carolina’s traditional wooden boatbuilding and the sport of boat racing.
Dozens of handcrafted wooden boats will be on display, along with nautical demonstrations, and activities for children
May 05 Sunday
May 06 Monday
Every Monday, the Army Recruiting Station is having an educational brief on benefits and incentives you can receive from serving in the US Army and US Army Reserves.