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trap on a virtual reality (VR) headset and watch hundreds of sea turtles emerge from sand, heading toward the beach in our newest VR program, Sea Turtle Quest. This exciting program explores the life cycle of sea turtle including digging a nest, laying eggs, and returning to the sea. Through VR technology, explore a virtual science laboratory that brings the real world into the lab and teaches the process of science. Examine eggshells with a microscope, scale, and other common lab tools. Match the sea turtle tracks to the sea turtle who laid them by examining photos of turtle tracks. Learn why not all baby sea turtles survive and what you can do to protect hatchlings.
The Science in 3D program will feature Sea Turtle Quest on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 pm through Labor Day. The Science in 3D program is hosted by Education Coordinator Jamie Justice, who will help launch each VR adventure and answer questions about the experience. This program is not recommended for children under 8 or people who experience motion sickness.
How did pirates like Blackbeard compare to the Pirates of the Caribbean? Did crocodiles really chase pirates like Captain Hook?
Find out how movie pirates compared to the real deal during our Film Fact and Fiction program. We will take a look at popular pirate movies and parse out pirate fables from truths in this fun, interactive program. The Pirate Edition of Film Fact or Fiction is part of Pirate Week at the Museum of Coastal Carolina.
Pirate Week is Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Activities include a Pirate Ghost Walk on Monday, Pirates and the Sea lecture Tuesday, a Pirate Walk in the park Wednesday, all day sword fighting and cannon demonstrations Thursday, and Black Sails Adventure pirates on site for stories and meet and greet Friday. Daily programs include pirate themed crafts, a pirate scavenger hunt, and pirate movie myth presentations.
Pirate Week is coordinated by Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
This program concerns North Carolina ocean animal rescue efforts including the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The program will also include a discussion of the largest marine mammal hospital in the world in California that has rescued over 25,000 sea lions and seals. All of these rescue efforts have a similar purpose: rescue, rehabilitation, and release. The program will detail why an animal needs to be rescued, how it is rescued, and what determines if and when the animal is released. The program will have a brief discussion of how the health of ocean animals is connected to the health of the ocean. The program will include an art activity for children.
Join Allison and Wil Smith for a pirate themed ghost walk at Ocean Isle Beach and hear the stories, the history, the legends and myths of pirates from the region including Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Wil and Allison will start and end the ghost walk at the museum steps.
Wil and Allison were approached years ago by Fred David and Vern Bender and asked to write a ghost story chapter for “The History of Ocean Isle Beach”. Wil has a degree in History from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and Allison just loves scary stories. As they told their stories people continued to share reports. These stories, combined with research, built their collection over time. The two published a book titled “The Dead Don’t Like to be Forgotten; Tales from the South Brunswick Islands” and reside in Ocean Isle Beach.
Pirate Week at the Museum is Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Activities include a Pirate Ghost Walk on Monday, Pirates and the Sea lecture Tuesday, a Pirate Walk in the park Wednesday, all day sword fighting and cannon demonstrations Thursday, and Black Sails Adventure pirates on site for stories and meet and greet Friday. Daily programs include pirate themed crafts, a pirate scavenger hunt, and pirate movie myth presentations.
Pirate Week is coordinated by Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Discover the treasures of the tides while learning about shells, shark teeth, and more. This engaging program will talk about beach friendly shell practices, finding tidal treasures, and how to keep the beach safe for animals and us. Sand Scavengers includes a sea shell activity along with ID resources for shells and shark teeth to help with your beach treasure hunts.
Our Education Coordinator, Jamie Justice will present this fun, interactive program. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Our newest exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring you an exciting experience: flying inside Hurricane Maria. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique environment.
The Science in 3D program will feature Hurricane Maria on Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm through Labor Day.
How did pirates like Blackbeard compare to the Pirates of the Caribbean? Did crocodiles really chase pirates like Captain Hook?
Find out how movie pirates compared to the real deal during our Film Fact and Fiction program. We will take a look at popular pirate movies and parse out pirate fables from truths in this fun, interactive program. The Pirate Edition of Film Fact or Fiction is part of Pirate Week at the Museum of Coastal Carolina.
Pirate Week is Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Activities include a Pirate Ghost Walk on Monday, Pirates and the Sea lecture Tuesday, a Pirate Walk in the park Wednesday, all day sword fighting and cannon demonstrations Thursday, and Black Sails Adventure pirates on site for stories and meet and greet Friday. Daily programs include pirate themed crafts, a pirate scavenger hunt, and pirate movie myth presentations.
Pirate Week is coordinated by Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Sea turtles are frequent visitors to the North Carolina coast, with several individuals nesting on beaches from the Outer Banks to our own Ocean Isle Beach. Learn about the life cycle and different species of sea turtles, how volunteers track sea turtle nests, and what we can do to protect sea turtles in this fun, interactive program. The program will include a craft for kids to complete and the reading of a fun children’s story.
Discover the treasures of the tides through a pirate’s eyes. What were pirates really after? Why was the NC coast so perilous?
Pirates are an important part of the maritime history of the Carolinas. Since the late 1500’s the Outer Banks have been a hotbed of piratical activities. The nearness of the gulf stream combined with shallow waters and sandbars made the Outer Banks an ideal location for piracy. We will talk about how pirates interacted with the sea and its creatures and the infamous Graveyard of the Atlantic in this fun, interactive program. Space is limited to 105 participants.
Pirate Week at the Museum is Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Activities include a Pirate Ghost Walk on Monday, Pirates and the Sea lecture Tuesday, a Pirate Walk in the park Wednesday, all day sword fighting and cannon demonstrations Thursday, and Black Sails Adventure pirates on site for stories and meet and greet Friday. Daily programs include pirate themed crafts, a pirate scavenger hunt, and pirate movie myth presentations.
Pirate Week is coordinated by Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Christopher Byrd Downey will present on the Golden Age of Piracy, specifically Stede Bonnet, the most unlikely of pirates. Originally a wealthy plantation owner from Barbados, Bonnet abandoned his home and family in 1717 to become a pirate. Known to history as the “Gentleman Pirate”, Bonnet fell into company with the Golden Age’s most famous pirate, Blackbeard. In the spring of 1718, the pair pulled off the period’s most brazen act of piracy, blockading the wealthy port city of Charleston. Bonnet was eventually captured and brought back to Charleston to be tried in one of the city’s most dramatic trials and then executed on December 10, 1718.
Christopher Byrd Downey graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in history in 1995. He has worked in the maritime industry for 25 years. Currently, he is the Director of Vessel Planning for Mediterranean Shipping Company. Christopher is the published author of “Stede Bonnet: Charleston’s Gentleman Pirate” (2012), “Charleston and the Golden Age of Piracy” (2013), “Edgar Allan Poe’s Charleston” (2020), and “A History Lover’s Guide to Charleston” (2022).
Every Tuesday evening through Labor Day, enjoy an entertaining and educational presentation at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history. Space is limited to 105 participants.