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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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On June 6, 1920, Dr. J. Buren Sidbury opened Babies Hospital across from Wrightsville Beach. Sidbury chose the location because he believed that seaside breezes had curative powers and were especially good for expectant mothers. It remained the state’s only pediatric care facility until Duke Hospital opened in 1930. The hospital served the community for decades until it closed in 1978 and was demolished in 2003.Image: Staff from Babies Hospital. (Image courtesy NC State Archives).Note post edited to remove a misspelling ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Fiddler Crab Friday Back in May, our curator of museum education, Courtney Felton, captured an amazing video at the Rachel Carson Reserve—a whole colony of sand fiddler crabs scurrying along the shoreline! Here in North Carolina, we have three kinds of fiddler crabs: sand, mud, and red‑jointed. These tiny marsh residents love our salt marshes, mudflats, and tidal creeks. And if you spot a male, you’ll know it—he’s the one waving that oversized claw. While the crabs may not be swarming quite as dramatically this June, there’s still so much to discover on the reserve. Join Courtney on the morning of June 24 for her field program, “Exploring Coastal Habitats on the Rachel Carson Reserve.” Check out our museum website for details. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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At what would be the beginning stages of the American Revolution, tensions were high in North Carolina in 1775. When angry colonists surrounded the royal palace in New Bern, Royal Governor Josiah Martin fled the capital under the cover of night on May 31. On June 2, 1775, he made his way to Fort Johnston near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, but it offered little safety. By late June, more than half of the fort’s 25 soldiers had deserted, and there wasn’t enough gunpowder left to defend the fort—or the governor. A pivotal moment as history began to shift. Image: Gov. Josiah Martin ca. 1775. (Image courtesy NC State Archives). Image: Present day Fort Johnston. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Reminder from NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort: Our operating hours have changed!We’re excited to stay open an extra hour each day, now welcoming visitors Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the North Carolina Regional History Museums’ standardized schedule. We will be closed Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.That’s more time to enjoy your next history adventure! ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Fish Friday The smalltooth sawfish was once found all along the U.S. coast from North Carolina to Texas. Today, after major population declines in the late 1900s, they’re mostly found in Florida’s coastal waters and are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. One of five sawfish species, they are elasmobranchs meaning their skeletons are made of cartilage. Although they resemble sharks, they’re actually rays, with mouths and gills on their undersides. Their long, saw‑like snout—lined with sharp teeth—is a built‑in tool for sensing and striking prey. A truly unique creature worth protecting. Image: Smalltooth sawfish, circa 2015. (Image courtesy NOAA). ... See MoreSee Less

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