Build Your Own Stand-Up Paddle Board Course Call to schedule Participants build their own stand-up paddle board custom-fit to their size from cedar and plywood. Builders will be responsible for varnishing or painting their new boards at home after finishing the course. (24 hours). Fee: $1,000. FoM: $900.Lift Half-Model Making Course Call to schedule Students learn how to read a set of plans and use the basic woodworking tools most commonly found in a boatbuilder’s tool kit to shape a lift half-model of a North Carolina Shad Boat. The models are completed in a step-by-step procedure ready to start applying a finish. (12 hours). Fee: $110. FoM: $99. Build a Stitch & Glue Kayak/Canoe Call to schedule Each participant in this class will use the stitch and glue method to build a boat, preselected in consultation with the instructor from a range of styles. Suitable types include performance kayaks 11–14 feet long, 17-foot sea/ touring kayaks, 12 to 14-foot canoes, or a 12-foot pram or rowboat. Participants will complete their boats to the point when they are ready to take home to be painted and/or varnished. (60-72 hours). Fee: $750–$1,250. FoM: $675–$1,125. Paddle/Oar Making Course Call to schedule Participants can choose to make a canoe paddle, stand-up paddleboard paddle, kayak paddle, or pair of oars in this two-day class. Each participant will take home a paddle or pair of oars ready for paint or varnish. (12 hours). Fee: $275 for paddle; or $325 for a pair of oars. FoM: $247.50 for paddle; or $292.50 for a pair of oars.

Friends of the North Carolina Maritime MuseumPresident: Walt WoodDirector of Operations: Brent CreelmanMembership Information: Gina Holland252-728-1638 www.maritimefriends.orginfo@maritimefriends.orgMembers of the Friends of the Museum in Beaufort receive a 10% discount on Museum Store purchases and most programs. Museum programming, events, and the calendar are made possible through support from the Friends of the Museum in Beaufort.

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CalendarP rograms & Events2020

The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses

WOODEN BOAT SHOW

46th Annual

SCHEDULED COURSES

AVAILABLE COURSES

These classes are available to be booked to fit your schedule. Minimum age; 16 yrs. old. If you are interested in scheduling a course, please call 252-504-7758.

Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course Jan. 25–26, Feb. 22–23, Mar. 14–15, Apr. 18–19, May. 16–17, June 20–21, Jul 11–12, Aug. 22–23, Sept. 12–13, Oct. 10–11, Nov. 14–15, Dec. 12–13. Students explore the art of boatbuilding in this two-day hands-on course, beginning with lofting, and moving on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the backbone of small boats. They also learn planking methods, both carvel and lapstrake, and use of appropriate fasteners. After two days, students will have the knowledge, skill, and confidence to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own. (12 hours). Fee: $135. FoM: $121.50. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old

Boat-in-a-Day Course May 23, June 11 & 27, July 9, 25, & 30, Aug. 8 & 13 Each participating team assembles a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for paddling. The boat is 12’ long, 32” wide, and weighs about 40 lbs. Each boat will be completed to a watertight condition and ready to take home for paint or varnish. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 persons, at least one of whom must be an adult. (6 hours). Fee: $600. FoM: $540. Minimum age: 8 yrs. old.

For detailed course information or to register for classes, visit the www.thewatercraftcenter.com or call 252-504-7758.

Classes 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Advance registration required at 252-504-7758 or online at www.thewatercraftcenter.com. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum (FoM) receive a 10% discount.

18–19 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 23 BBG: Sea Turtles, A Feast Fit for a Pirate 28 Kayak the Salt Marsh 25 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

May 2 46th Annual Wooden Boat Show:

Events are scheduled Apr 30–May 3 7 BBG: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse 13 Merry-time for Tots: Boats that Float 14 Exploring Tidal Flats 16–17 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 20 Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks 23 Boat-in-a-Day Class 23 BBG: Sea Turtles in North Carolina 27 Kayak the Salt Marsh 30 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

June 8–19 Junior Sailing Program: Session 1 9 Kayak the Salt Marsh 10 Summer Science School: Preschool Storytime and Crafts 11 Boat-in-a-Day Class 12 June Summer Party Fundraiser 13 North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Maritime Day 15–16 Summer Science School: Seashore Life I 18–19 Summer Science School: Fish and Fishing 20–21 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 22–July 3 Junior Sailing Program: Session 2 22–23 Summer Science School: Pirates 24 Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks 27 Boat-in-a-Day Class 29–July 1 Summer Science School: Seashore Life II 30–July 2 Summer Science School: Boats and Models

July 6–17 Junior Sailing Program: Session 3 7 Maritime Movie: The Carolina Brogue: Language and

Life on the North Carolina Coast 7–8 Summer Science School: Pirates 8 Summer Science School: Preschool Storytime and

Crafts

Calendar at a Glance 2020 www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com

January 7 Maritime Movie: Lincoln’s Secret Weapon 8 Merry-time for Tots: Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs 15–16 Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Excursion 16 Boating Safety Program: Boat Buying 101 17 BBG: The Ocean Leather Co. 17 9th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off 22 BBG: Golden Pirates on the Silver Screen 23 Bonehenge: The Whale Center 25–26 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 25 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

February 7 BBG: Love at Sea 11 Maritime Movie: Rescue Men, The Story of the Pea

Island Lifesavers 12 Merry-time for Tots: Sailor’s Valentines 13 BBG: The Great Dutch-Net Debate 14 Heart of the Sea 20 BBG: The Historic Whale Fishery of North Carolina 22–23 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 22 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 27 Boating Safety Program: AIS for Recreational Boaters

March 5 BBG: Rise & Fall of the Morehead City

Shipbuilding Corp. 11 Merry-time for Tots: Shark Tales 12 BBG: Wreck of the Caribsea 14–15 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 19 BBG: Beaufort’s Dolphins, Getting to Know Them 25 BBG: By Hook or By Crook 26 Vanishing Sail: The Story of a Caribbean Tradition 28 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

April 3 5th annual North Carolina Whales and Whaling

Symposium 8 Merry-time for Tots: Whale of a Time 16 Exploring Tidal Flats 17 BBG: Naval Support during the Battle of Plymouth

9 Boat-in-a-Day Class 11–12 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 11 Great 4th Race 13–17 Summer Science School: Maritime Adventures 14 Maritime Movie: Storm Warriors; The Story of the

U.S. Life-Saving Service 16–17 Summer Science School: Fish and Fishing 17 14th Annual Crab Cake Cook-off 20–31 Junior Sailing Program: Session 4 21 Maritime Movie: Ribbon of Sand 25 Boat-in-a-Day Class 27–28 Summer Science School: Seashore Life I 28–30 Summer Science School: Boats and Models 28 Maritime Movie: Core Sounders: Living from the Sea 30 Boat-in-a-Day Class

August 1 Traditional Skiff Rally 3–8 Junior Sailing Program: Regatta Week 4–5 Summer Science School: Pirates 5 Summer Science School: Preschool Storytime and Crafts 6 Kayak the Salt Marsh 7–9 Pirate Days at the Museum 8 Boat-in-a-Day Class 10–11 Summer Science School: Seashore Life I 12 Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks 12–14 Summer Science School: Seashore Life II 13 Boat-in-a-Day Class 22–23 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 27 Vanishing Sail: The Story of a Caribbean Tradition

September 4 Murder Mystery Dinner:

Two Thousand and Twenty Leagues Under the Sea 9 Merry-time for Tots: Shark Tales 12–13 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 15 Exploring Tidal Flats 17 BBG: NC Fisheries, Inc. and the Great Depression 22 Kayak the Salt Marsh 26 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 30 Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks

October 4 30th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival Rally 10–11 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 13 Exploring Tidal Flats 14 Merry-time for Tots: Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs 15 BBG: The Story Behind “Echo,” the Museum’s

Whale Skeleton 17 Fall In-The-Water Meet 20 Kayak the Salt Marsh 22 BBG: William Cushing & the Destruction of the

CSS Albemarle 24 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 30 BBG: Maritime Myths and Legends

November 3 Maritime Movie: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse 5 Boating Safety Program: Communications on Board 6 Friends of the NC Maritime Museum Boatshop Bash 11 Merry-time for Tots: Whale of a Time 12 BBG: Whales in North Carolina Waters 14–15 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class 19 BBG: North Carolina Boats, Past and Present 9 Boating Safety Program: Staying Safe Aboard 24 BBG: A Pirate’s Table

December 1 Maritime Movie: Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine 3 BBG: Early Ferry Crossings in North Carolina 5 Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla 5 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting 6 Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual

Membership Meeting & Holiday Open House 9 Merry-time for Tots: Maritime Holiday Craft 9 BBG: Beaufort’s Dolphins, Getting to Know Them 10 Boating Safety Program: Introducing Basic

Navigation 12–13 Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Class

Merry-time for Tots Every 2nd Wednesday, Jan.– May and Sept.–Dec., 10 a.m. Enjoy maritime themed stories, crafts, artifacts, games, and songs with your young child (ages 2-5). Activities will focus on pirates, whales, sharks, and dolphins. These themes will be supplemented in February and December with holiday appropriate activities. Each program is 45-60 minutes long. Parents are asked to stay for entire program. Pre-registration required. Cost is $5 (Friends of the Museum Members free). Call 252-504-7758.

WOODEN BOAT SHOW

46th Annual

COASTAL CULTURE PROGRAMS

JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM

Limited Spaces Available! Two-week sailing sessions for youth ages 8 to 16 use the fun of sailing to teach boat handling and seamanship, from basic to more advanced, and competitive racing during Regatta Week. The program promotes self-reliance, awareness of safety, adaptability to the forces of nature, and develops self-confidence, sportsmanship, and respect for others, boats, and the sea.Junior Sailing is a Friends of the Museum program. Registration begins Feb. 14. The fee is $335 per session. Members receive a $35 discount per session. Sessions consist of one group in the morning from 8:30 a.m.–noon and another in the afternoon from 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Session I: AM or PM, June 8–19 Session II: AM or PM, June 22–July 3 Session III: AM or PM, July 6–17 Session IV: AM or PM, July 20–31Session V: Regatta Week: Aug. 3–8, 12:30–5 p.m. The purpose of this six-day Regatta Week is to gain greater familiarity with the boats and to prepare for and race in a regatta. Participants must have prior sailing experience. Regatta registration, lunch, and dinner on Saturday are included in the fee. The Junior Sailing Program brochure and registration form are available on the website and at the museum. For information call the program registrar at 252-504-7758.

SUMMER SCIENCE SCHOOL

IN THE FIELD & ON THE WATER PROGRAMS

Registration and Refund Policy:Advance registration is required for all paid programs. Call 252-504-7758 or visit the museum. Registration cannot be made via e-mail and is confirmed only after payment is processed. For group programs, call for details and reservations. Registration ends at 2 p.m. the day prior to the program.Registration fees, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least two weeks before the start of a program. There is no refund within two weeks of the start of a program.Field trips into coastal habitats may involve travel by boat or van, and/or hiking or wading in shallow water. Closed-toe shoes are required for safety on field trips.

MUSEUM EVENTS MERRY-TIME FOR TOTS

All courses are from 6–8 p.m. These courses are offered jointly with Americas Boating Club - Crystal Coast/Fort Macon Sail & Power Squadron. Reservations: e-mail searenity38@gmail.com or call 252-659-2742.

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOATING SERIES:Boat Buying 101 Jan. 16AIS for Recreational Boaters Feb. 27Communications On Board Nov. 5Staying Safe Aboard Nov. 19Introducing Basic Navigation Dec. 10

BOATING SAFETY PROGRAMS

Friends of the NC Maritime Museum event tickets can be purchased in person at the N.C. Maritime Museum Store, online at www.maritimefriends.org or by calling 252-728-1638.

The Summer Science School offers students the opportunity to learn about the natural and maritime history of coastal North Carolina. Registration which opens Feb. 18, is required. Call 252-504-7758 to enroll.

ENTERING PRESCHOOL:Preschool Storytime and Crafts June 10, July 8, Aug. 5, 9–10 a.m. Includes a story, estuarine critter observation and a related craft. Free.

ENTERING GRADES 1 & 2:Pirates! June 22–23, July 7–8, Aug. 4–5, 9 a.m. - noon Ten young pirates and their fearless captain will work together to learn how pirates like Blackbeard lived, dressed, ate, and worked. The crew will work together to set the rules of the ship, learn battle skills with wooden weapons, and go on a pirate worthy hunt through the museum to locate hidden treasure! Fee: $65. Seashore Life I June 15–16, July 27–28, Aug. 10–11, 9 a.m.–noon Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes, and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. Field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking, and animal identification. Fee: $60.ENTERING GRADE 3Fish & Fishing June 18–19, July 16–17, 9 a.m.–noon An introduction to coastal fish and fishing methods. Cane poles, bait, and tackle are provided for dock fishing for this 2-day class. Students also use nets to catch and identify marine life in near shore waters. Fee: $75.ENTERING GRADE 4Boats & Models (sportfishing boat) June 30–July 2, July 28–30, 9 a.m.–noon Build a model of a sportfishing boat at the museum’s Watercraft Center. Use museum exhibits and field trips to learn about boats used for offshore charter fishing and some of the fish targeted by fishermen aboard these uniquely designed vessels. Fee: $95.ENTERING GRADES 5 & 6Seashore Life II June 29–July 1, Aug.12-14, 9 a.m.–noon Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities. Fee: $60.ENTERING GRADES 7–10Maritime Adventures July 13–17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Staff of the N.C. Maritime Museum and the Rachel Carson Reserve pair up for this unique camp that uses history and science to teach about the maritime environment and culture of the Crystal Coast. Topics covered include sea monsters, plankton, cetaceans, pirates, and more! Students will participate in field trips to local sites such as Beaufort’s Old Burying Ground and the Rachel Carson Reserve. Activities include creature dissections and chocolate chip excavations. Fee: $100.

9th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off Jan. 17, 6 p.m. Four guest clam chowder cooks compete at the Watercraft Center. Participants enjoy tasting the four chowders and vote for their favorite. The event also includes a cornbread taste-off. Space is limited. Ticketed event.Vanishing Sail: The Story of a Caribbean Tradition-Film Screening Mar. 26, 7 p.m. The last wooden sailboat builder of a small island in the West Indies dreams of saving the tradition of boat building, which was brought to the island centuries ago. This award-winning film follows the journey of a father and sons who build a sloop that will compete in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Stories of the Caribbean are shared along the way. Free admission; no registration required.

5th Annual North Carolina Whales and Whaling Symposium Apr. 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This day-long event will include presentations focusing on whales and historic hunting practices. Participants will learn about species of whales that can be found in our coastal waters. Free; no registration required. 46th Annual Wooden Boat Show May 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Events are scheduled Apr. 30–May 3, Enjoy a variety of small wooden boats, historic vessels, nautical crafts, educational activities, boat models, traditional skills demonstrations and displays. It is the longest-running wooden boat show in the Southeast. Free.Apr. 30–May 2 Go Sailing in a Wooden BoatMay 1–3 Boating Skills Virtual Trainer May 1 46th Annual Wooden Boat Show Kick-off ReceptionMay 2 Wooden Boat Kids ActivitiesMay 2 46th Annual Wooden Boat ShowMay 2 Carolina Maritime Model Boat ExpositionMay 2 The Art of Nautical Knot TyingMay 2 Awards ReceptionMay 3 Traditional Skiffs in Taylors CreekNorth Carolina Maritime Museum’s Maritime Day June 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. An old fashioned, family-oriented picnic at the N.C. Maritime Museum’s expansion site at Gallants Channel in Beaufort. Come and sail in the museum’s fleet of traditional wooden boats, or cast a line with a cane pole, join in games or just relax and enjoy the music and spectacular view of Gallants Channel and the surrounding waterway. All Maritime Day activities are free and open to the public. There will be live music, kid’s activities, and a collection of food trucks offering lunch.June Party Fundraiser June 12, 6:30 p.m. Summer party at the Watercraft Center and Harborside Park. Fundraiser for the Friends of the Museum. Contact the Friends at 252-728-1638 for more details. Great 4th Race July 11, 9 a.m. Traditionally-rigged sailing craft rally to celebrate the historic voyages that carried news of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks. Boat reg-istration required for participation. Free. Boats will gather in Taylors Creek between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, FoM Chapter. 14th Annual Crab Cake Cook-off July 17, 6 p.m. Taste delicious crab cakes made by four volunteer guest chefs, and vote on your favorite at this museum fundraiser at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. The event also has a slaw taste-off. Space is limited. Ticketed event for the Friends of the Museum Members. Traditional Skiff Rally Aug. 1, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Each year during the museum’s August traditional skiff sailing event, boaters race around the islands for the Shanghai Trophy. Event organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, FoM Chapter. Call 252-728-2762.Vanishing Sail, The Story of a Caribbean Tradition-Matinee Encore Aug. 27, 1 p.m. Missed it the first time? Catch this film screening in the early afternoon. You’ll be dreaming of tropical blue waters and the wind in your sails! Free admission; no registration required.

Murder Mystery Dinner: 2020 Leagues Under the Sea Sept. 4, 6–8:30 p.m. End your summer with a BANG at our annual Murder Mystery Dinner. Museum staff and volunteers prepare an entertaining evening involving a murder plot; clues; and, of course, a twist—all while you enjoy a catered meal! Come help us solve the museum’s latest unfortunate “accident.” Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Cost is $55 (Friends of the Museum Members $50). Call 252-504-7758.30th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival Rally Oct. 4, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Traditional skiffs sail prior to the Blessing of the Fleet. Launch/rig from the Watercraft Center, sail from Beaufort to the Morehead City waterfront and enjoy shrimp burgers at 11 a.m. Sail/race to Beaufort starts at noon. Organized by the Traditional Small Craft Association, FoM Chapter. Fall In-The-Water Meet Oct. 17, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Traditional Small Craft Association hosts this gathering at the Gallants Channel docks. All small boats are welcome. Free boat rides for the public. Pig pickin.’ Ticketed event. Boatshop Bash Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum hosts this annual fundraising party for members and the public. This event includes music, food, and live and silent auctions.Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. A parade of holiday lighted boats begins in Morehead City at 5:30 p.m. and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15. All decorated boats are judged, and awards follow at the Watercraft Center. For entry fee and form call 252-728-1638. Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Open House Dec. 6, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting 2 p.m. Holiday reception 3–4 p.m. Free. Everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the Museum. Learn more at www.maritimefriends.org.

Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Excursion Jan. 15–16, two-day overnight trip Observe the migration of wintering waterfowl at Wildlife Refuges and National Seashores in Eastern North Carolina. Learn about the unique history of our coastal communities as well. Museum staff will lead you on a tour through the remote and beautiful regions of Pamlico, Hyde, and Dare Counties. This is an overnight adventure and requires pre-registration. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Hotel reservations and meals not included. Snow days will be the following week, Jan. 22-23. Pre-registration required; cut-off at 2 p.m. day prior. Cost is $85. Call 252-504-7758.Exploring Tidal Flats Apr. 16, May 14, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, 8:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Discover the various plants and animals of the salt marsh and tidal flats at the Rachel Carson Reserve. A guided hike will take you through the different habitats found on Town Marsh and Bird Shoal. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required; cut-off at 2 p.m. day prior. Cost is $20. Call 252-504-7758.Kayak the Salt Marsh Apr. 28, May 27, June 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.–noon Learn about the benefits of salt marshes while on the water. Basic instruction and safety lessons followed by a relaxing paddle through a salt marsh. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must know how to swim; some kayak experience is recommended. Pre-registration required; cut-off at 2 p.m. day prior. Cost is $30 ($20 with own kayak). Call 252-504-7758.Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks May 20, June 24, Aug. 12, Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m.–noon Experience Outer Banks history and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Participants will take a ferry to an undeveloped barrier island. This field trip requires hiking through sandy terrain for long distances. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required; cut-off at 2 p.m. day prior. Cost is $25. Call 252-504-7758.Sailing Lessons By appointment only Learn to sail! Pick from traditional boat handling, adult, or family lessons. Lessons by appointment. Call 252-728-2762 for details.

Bonehenge: The Whale Center Jan. 23, 7 p.m. The Bonehenge Whale Center at the Maritime Museum Gallants Channel Property is nearing completion, thanks to a lot of hard work by a team of talented, generous, and kind volunteers. Learn about its creation and what this new facility will have to offer during a presentation by Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster. Free; no registration required.Brown Bag Gam Jan.–May and Sept.–Dec. Select Days. See BBG under ‘Calendar at a Glance.’ All times at noon gam; n. 1- a school of whales 2- a social visit or friendly conversation, esp. between whalers v. - to visit, esp. while at sea. Fitting on so many levels! Come learn about North Carolina’s rich coastal environment and culture at these informal lectures. Specific topics listed in the ‘Calendar at a Glance’ under ‘BBG’ and on the museum website. Bring your own lunch. Free; no registration required.Carolina Maritime Model Society Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, May 30, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Dec. 5. All meetings at 2 p.m. in museum auditorium. The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high quality ship models and encourage members and the public to participate in this craft that is as old as shipbuilding itself. All meetings are open to the public.Heart of the Sea Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Come for a Valentine’s Day presentation about our beloved whale Echo and his heart. Participants will be able to examine the aorta, smell whale oil, and handle whale bones and teeth. This presentation also covers the story of the original Bonehenge project, a massive volunteer effort that culminated with the skeletal display of a sperm whale and its heart. Free; no registration required.Maritime Movies Select dates off season and every Tuesday in July; 2 p.m. Jan. 7; Feb. 11; Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 3; Dec. 1 Catch an afternoon movie! Selected films engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture, and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. Check the ‘Calendar at a Glance’ or the museum website for specific titles. Free; no registration required.Pirate Days at the Museum Aug. 7–8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Come enjoy activities and displays about ruthless sea faring pirates! There will be ongoing children’s activities including a coloring station, scavenger hunts, and video presentations. Learn about the most famous of pirates in the Blackbeard and Queen Anne’s Revenge exhibit. Free; no registration required.