Dive into the history of Southeastern North Carolina during the American Revolution in this month’s Museum of Coastal Carolina Sandbar Lecture. The 1776 Cape Fear Campaign was the first British invasion of the South and included the Battle of Moore’s Creek, a historic time that was a catalyst for American colonists’ ultimate independence.
Sandbar Lecture facilitator Jim McKee is a life-long student of history and graduate of Greensboro College. He is the site manager at Brunswick Town/Ft. Anderson State Historic Site. Previously, he has worked for the National Park Service and the NC Maritime Museum at Southport.
The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history. Sandbar lectures are free with Museum admission.
Charlie asks to join several groups of animals playing together and having fun, but he’s told he’s not welcome because he’s ugly. Listen to this heartwarming and transformational story about the meaning of true friendship, learn about butterflies and moths in North Carolina, and complete a fun butterfly craft.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
You’re invited to get up close with some of the more familiar creatures found in our ocean.
Our touch tank pool allows you to gently touch marine animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, whelks, horseshoe crabs, and hermit crabs. These animals live in a variety of habitats and have developed many ways to survive the waves and predators. Volunteers are on hand to assist and teach you about these incredible animals.
Did you know, when a sea urchin “hugs” your finger if you gently touch its spines, it’s actually checking you out: Are you food or predator? If you’re neither, the animal will just gradually release you.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
Did you know that North Carolina (NC) is a stopover point for migrating monarch butterflies? Discover the butterflies and moths found in NC through interactive, self-guided education stations.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.