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MUSEUMS
North Carolina Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum features exhibits, sailing classes, boat building and programs on the maritime history, culture and environment of coastal North Carolina. Open seven days a week, except select holidays, and admission is free. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com | 315 Front Street, Beaufort | 252-504-7740
History Museum of Carteret County
The History Place shares the story of the area’s past, as well as its most important features. The museum has gathered local artifacts throughout the years. Its Research Library has been judged to have “the best collection of Civil War and East Coast genealogies from Massachusetts on down.” The museum store offers local crafts and books. Free to the visiting public. Open Tues-Fri and the first Sat of each month, 10am-4pm.
carterethistory.org | 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City | 252-247-7533
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center is dedicated to heritage preservation of the Down East section of Carteret County. Observe decoy carving demonstrations, quilting bees, the restoration of the 1940s workboat the "Jean Dale,” art and photography exhibitions. The museum’s galleries are filled with community displays and documentaries centered around Julian Guthrie’s handmade spritsail skiff. Visit the museum and get a taste of Down East’s living history, its natural beauty and its wonderful hospitality. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. coresound.com | 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island | 252-728-1500
“Bogue Beach” by Sue Sneddon
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“Rain and Other Things” by Sue Scoggins