Historian David Cecelski examines the story behind a July 1909 image of men loading watermelons onto a freight boat from the Bogue Sound shore.
culture and history
Gov. Cooper appoints new board, commission members
Among the dozens of appointments to state boards and commissions Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Monday, several of the appointees are coastal residents or will serve on boards that affect the coast.
Core Sound shrimp fry July 8 to thank community leaders
All active military, veterans, healthcare workers, teachers and school staff, first responders and line workers can register online now for their complimentary shrimp plate.
State to honor Jockey’s Ridge advocate with marker
The late Carolista Fletcher Baum will be recognized for her role in preserving Jockey’s Ridge with a North Carolina Historical Marker that will be dedicated during a ceremony July 7 in Nags Head.
Coastal historic, cultural sites ready for Fourth of July
Numerous N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources sites on the coast have special events planned to commemorate Independence Day.
Planned interpretive trail to tell Freedmen’s Colony story
A glimpse into the Civil War-era Freedmen’s Colony experience may soon be brought to life thanks to a planned Fort Raleigh National Historic Site project.
First phase of Tall Glass of Water project nears completion
New amenities, a wheelchair-accessible beach path to the shore, and a natural setting one officials called “the best possible fit for a county park” will soon be fully opened to the public.
Core Sound to hook folks with ‘Fish House Liars’ Parlor Talk
A new topic is planned for each Thursday afternoon through Aug. 31 in the upstairs parlor of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s downtown Morehead City location.
Event marks Portsmouth Village’s role in Middle Passage
Those who spoke during a ceremony held Saturday to dedicate markers designating Portsmouth as a port of entry for captive Africans said recognizing our troubled past can bring understanding, hope.
Roanoke’s Island Farm to root for the potato at ‘Tater Day’
Visitors can join historic interpreters Wednesday, dig potatoes from the farm gardens and then watch the freshly harvested potatoes become kettle-fried potato chips.
State selects new executive director for Tryon Palace
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has selected Chrystal Regan, currently with the N.C. Museum of HIstory, as the new executive director of Tryon Palace in New Bern.
Moores Creek Battlefield’s community day set for June 24
Representatives from numerous agencies and organizations plan to be on hand for the event at the Pender County site, with scheduled programs and guided tours.
Portsmouth middle passage marker to be unveiled June 10
New research has found documents confirming that Portsmouth Village was a middle passage arrival site, meaning it was directly involved in the trans-Atlantic human trade.
Windsor to celebrate northeastern NC’s assets June 17
The inaugural Windsor Riverfest is a celebration of the region, its culture, people and the river environment.
Analysis finds wreck on Currituck Beach may be Metropolis
East Carolina University researcher Matthew Pawelski used computer modeling and imaging to make precise comparisons of wreckage and known details of a lost former Civil War naval vessel refitted commercial use.
AECs: A way for people to promote responsible development
North Carolina has a process the public can use to nominate an Area of Environmental Concern and protect the natural and cultural treasures in coastal areas that belong to everyone.
