BEAUFORT — Yard games, sailboat rides and other nautical fun will be offered during Maritime Day, set for 11 a.m. to 2 pm. Saturday on the Gallants Channel grounds off West Beaufort Road at the foot of the high-rise bridge.
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort’s Friends of the Museum organization host the annual Maritime Day event on the second Saturday in June. The day celebrates the maritime industry and stems from National Maritime Day, which was created by Congress in 1933 and is observed annually on May 22.
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“Maritime Day is a fun, family-friendly, community event that brings people together on the beautiful Gallants Channel waterfront,” said Friends Director of Operations Brent Creelman.
Activities include sailing in the museum’s fleet of traditional wooden boats, cane pole fishing, kite flying, kids’ activities and games. There will also be educational displays, live music and more along the Gallants Channel waterfront. All activities are offered at no charge, though donations are appreciated.
“Free traditional sailboat rides are very popular,” Creelman said. “There will also be lots of yard games on the Great Lawn, so come ready to play.”
Food and beverages will be available for purchase, or feel free to bring a picnic lunch. Maritime Day will wrap up with a celebration to specially recognize those who have purchased bricks for the courtyard by the flagpole.
Maritime Day is taking place where the new Maritime Education Center will be located. The groundbreaking is expected this summer with the facility up and running in early 2026.
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For more information on the museum, visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. For more information on Maritime Day or the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum, call 252-728-1638 or visit maritimefriends.org.
