Apr 25 Thursday
Following World War II, the Congress of Industrial Workers embarked on a campaign to unionize the South. As a part of that campaign, the International Fishermen and Allied Workers of America, a small Seattle-based labor union, attempted to unionize North Carolina’s commercial fishing industry. The union found short-term success with North Carolina’s fishermen before ultimately failing. The talk chronicles the union’s activities in North Carolina while attempting to explain its failure. 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.
Apr 30 Tuesday
Join us with local poet Stephanie Brea as we look at the work of a few local poets. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a poem of their own and workshop it in a group setting.
Registration is required. Call 252.527.7066 ext. 134 to reserve a seat.
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.
May 07 Tuesday
Join us for Friends of Joyner Library for their Annual Meeting and wine and cheese reception featuring keynote speaker, Tom Campbell.
Campbell grew up in Greenville and is a graduate of J.H. Rose High School, class of 1963. Campbell may best be known as the moderator of NC Spin, a syndicated television show he created and produced for two-plus decades. Currently, he writes a weekly column that is published in newspapers across the state.
Campbell’s roots run deep in eastern North Carolina. His great-great grandfather founded Campbell University in 1887. His father Hartwell started WNCT-TV in Greenville, the first television station east of Raleigh. Campbell worked with his family business for over two decades before serving as Assistant Treasurer for the State of North Carolina. He is the owner of Carolina Broadcasting and Publishing Company, which produces two radio programs. Campbell co-authored one book and is the author of another, which is a compilation of his newspaper columns.
May 09 Thursday
Many museum artifacts provide tasty treats for a variety of insects, animals, and fungi. A big part of museum conservation is preventing damage to our artifacts, which means knowing what’s eating your collection! Join museum conservator Michelle Crepeau in this lecture all about identifying common museum pests, their impact on collections, and both historical and modern methods of mitigation and prevention.
May 23 Thursday
Come celebrate World Turtle Day! Spending only a brief time on land, sea turtles are quite different from most other turtles we know. From hatchling to adult, a lifetime at sea is no small task for these reptiles that grow so big. Learn about the different species of sea turtles that inhabit the coastal waters of North Carolina and the trials they face before they even emerge from their sandy nest. Admission is free, and registration is not required. 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.
Jun 27 Thursday
The oceans truly connect us all, from pole to pole and around the equator. The legend of the mermaid is a great representation of that connection, one that binds seafarers the world over. A half-human, half-fish creature has appeared in many cultures throughout time and geography. Associate Education Curator Christine Brin will share some of the iconic tales of mermaids, how they have appeared in other regions of our watery planet, and the evolution the mysterious creature has undergone through the years. 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.
Jun 30 Sunday
Join us for a Southern Brunch with the Beaufort Historic Site. Scarborough Fare Catering will be serving delicious food, there will be music by Blue Moon Jazz, and an extra special brunch to celebrate the release of Kristy Harvey’s brand new book “A Happier Life”!
Sep 12 Thursday
The brick lighthouses along North Carolina’s beaches are famous around the nation, probably none more so than the Cape Hatteras lighthouse at Buxton. But these towers weren’t the only structures that helped mariners navigate our waters during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an overview of the screw-pile lighthouses that dotted our internal waters and what life was like for the keepers who maintained them. 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
Sep 26 Thursday
Ever wonder what those little gadgets with the temperature and humidity read-outs in museum cases are all about? How about those pink-blue strips, the ones that look like a flat thermometer? Or those little baggies of orange-green beads? Conservators and Collection’s staff spend a great deal of time monitoring and making changes to the museum environment to prevent damage to artifacts. Join museum conservator Michelle Crepeau as she discusses the ways the environment can impact artifacts and what museums do to control environmental effects, including helpful tips and tricks you can apply to your own collections! 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