Volume 7, Issue 4 May 2010May 2010May 2010May 2010

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S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T :

• May 1st Sat - Up with

Kids @ Bill Smith

Park 10am-2pm

• May 6th Thurs -

Spring into History

• May 7th & May 19th –

Preschool Programs

• May 12th & 26th –

Afterschool Programs

• May 13th - Thurs -

Spring into History

• May 13th - Thurs -

Museum Book Club

• May 14th - Ibis Festi-

val

• May 18th - Tues Night

Program “Indiantown

on the Outer Banks”

• May 20th Thurs –

Spring into History

NC Maritime Museum at Southport First Annual Golf NC Maritime Museum at Southport First Annual Golf NC Maritime Museum at Southport First Annual Golf NC Maritime Museum at Southport First Annual Golf Tournament Was a SuccessTournament Was a SuccessTournament Was a SuccessTournament Was a Success

The NC Maritime Museum at Southport’s First Annual Golf Tournament was held on April 28th under sparkling Carolina blue skies at St. James’ The Members Club. The goal of this tournament was to support the renovation and move from the Howe Street location to the recently acquired barracks at Ft. Johnston. The event was a tremendous success and the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport want to thank all of those who worked on the event and who attended and donated to the event for their time and generosity. A check for $28,000 was presented to Walt Madsen and Shirley Wilson, chair and vice-chair respec-tively of the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport and to Mary Strickland, Mu-seum Curator/Manager, at the conclusion of the day’s activities.

The Members Club’s head pro, Anthony Pagliari, started the day off by conducting a driving and chipping demonstration at 10:00 to build confidence in the players. 128 golfers teed off at the shotgun start at 11:00. The excitement around the course could be felt as teams of men, women, and couples competed for prizes and fun. Since having fun and supporting the Museum were the dual objectives of the event, winners were announced and prizes awarded but players’ names will not noted here in fear of jeopardizing their amateur status.

At the conclusion of the golf, the players retired to the club house for a social hour including libations and then went in to dinner where they enjoyed a hearty meal of fried chicken, pulled pork, cole slaw, potato salad, biscuits, and brownies. More than 145 people enjoyed the dining experience. Interspersed during the dinner were opportunities to bid on silent auction items, win raffle prizes, and collect more than 100 door prizes. After dinner, a live auction was held where art, an Andrea Doria artifact, golf weekend, and elegant dining ex-periences were bid on.

Comments heard around the course and during dinner indicated this was one of the best tournaments ever. The weather was wonderful. The golf was, well, golf. The food was delicious. And the activities were exciting. In short, a good day was had by all. The Friends sincerely wants to thank all of those who supported and participated in this event.

A check for $28,000, the

proceeds from the Friends

of the NC Maritime Mu-

seum at Southport First

Annual Golf Tournament,

is presented by Wayne

Moody (far left), Jim Crum

and Jim Carey (second and

first from right, respec-

tively) members of the

Friends of the Museum

Golf Committee to Shirley

Wilson, Vice Chair of the

Friends, Wayne Berry,

Treasurer of the Friends,

and Mary Strickland, Mu-

seum Curator/Manager.

N e w s F r o m t h e F r i e n d s o f t h e M u s e u m ( F O M )

May 20th, Tuesday night program: Recreating An American Indian Town on

the Outer Banks

3rd Tuesday Evening Program Food and setup

Thanks as always to Al Biasotti & Sally Buchanan for their faithful help for our Tuesday evening programs & the City of Southport Dept of Tour-

ism for allowing the use of the Community Building. THANK YOU---THANK YOU!!!

If you would like to help with food or setup/cleanup for our Tuesday evening programs, please contact: Shirley Wilson, 454-4327 or

email: wayfarer1@ec.rr.com or call the Maritime Museum at 457-0003.We appreciate your confidence in us. We value all our members & appre-

ciate your continued faith in our organization.

If you have any questions regarding your membership, please contact me at 454-4327 or email: wayfarer1@ec.rr.com. You may also access mem-

bership on our website: www.friendsncmmsouthport.org. If you have not yet joined or are considering rejoining, we welcome you!

Spring into History has Sprung! Spring into History has Sprung! Spring into History has Sprung! Spring into History has Sprung!

We have several available spaces! Fee for remaining classes is $25.00 Thursdays 10am-12 Noon (allow extra time for travel)

In April, the Museum's Spring Into History group visited the Peacemaker Tall ship, Cape Fear Community College's Boatbuilding Program, and learned a little about muralist Robert Wyland.

May 6, 2010 Take a Cruise on the Cape Fear River (No Transportation

available) May 13, 2010 Tour the Battleship Memorial North Carolina (Bus available) May 20, 2010 Cape Fear Museum (Bus available) Check FOM website for updates: www.friendsncmmsouthport.org

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Join us as we explore the story of Roanoke Island Festival Park's American Indian Town Exhibit w i t h E d u c a t io n C o o r d i n a t o r T r ac y Hearther. Heather will tell us how the exhibit represents the area's 16th century American Indian community and describe some of their folkways and practices. Her discussion will include the chal-lenges with research, exhibit design, terminology, and longevity of reproductions. Sample some American Indian fare while you listen, provided by the museum. The program will be at the Commu-nity Building, May 18 at 7 pm, and is free of charge. Please call 910-454-0003 to reserve a seat.

Ed Verge, master boat-builder and instructor of the boatbuilding program at Cape Fear allowed us to tour his facility, and walked the group through the process of building a boat in a one or two-year course.

Captain Lee of the Twelve Tribes showed our group around his 150 ft. barquentine, told us the history of his ship, organization, and crew.

Amie Williams, Mu-seum Interpreter, dis-cussed muralist Robert Wyland's 100 Whaling Walls, one of which is on the riverside of the Carolinian Inn down-town Wilmington.

Thank you! We are not here to make history. Our shared pres-

ence at this time and place is accidental but essential

as we collect and preserve the past for the benefit of

those yet to come. Adversity throughout the years has

molded firm friendships, born with unyielding determi-

nation to succeed in each believable goal. The citi-

zens and Friends of the Lower Cape Fear have been

gathering diamond dust, the instrument needed to

polish the undiscovered North Carolina jewel, Fort

Johnston. The sign over the office door reads “Failure is

not an option”. You got that right! - Mary Strickland

Children’s Programs 2010 Children’s Programs 2010 Children’s Programs 2010 Children’s Programs 2010

Free of Charge * Space Limited to 12 * Free of Charge * Space Limited to 12 * Free of Charge * Space Limited to 12 * Free of Charge * Space Limited to 12 *

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AfterAfterAfterAfter----school Programsschool Programsschool Programsschool Programs: Ages: Ages: Ages: Ages 6 6 6 6----10 * 3:3010 * 3:3010 * 3:3010 * 3:30----4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Wednesday May 12 A Whale of a Tale! - Learn about seaside mural painter Robert Wyland “Whaling Walls”

and paint a mini-mural of your own!

Wednesday May 26 Ship, Ship Hoorah! - Learn about the different types of ships used over the years in this

area and around the world. Work on a ‘puddleworthy’ little boat of your own.

Preschool ProgramsPreschool ProgramsPreschool ProgramsPreschool Programs: Ages: Ages: Ages: Ages 3 3 3 3----5 (with Adult) * 95 (with Adult) * 95 (with Adult) * 95 (with Adult) * 9----10 am10 am10 am10 am

Friday May 7 Low Tide River Exploration - Search for seashells, sea glass,

pottery shards and learn a little history

of Southport and shipwrecks. Meet at Waterfront park

pier and wear shoes that can get messy.

Wednesday May 19 Pirates for Preschoolers - Come to the

museum and hear a pirate’s tale, play a game, and practice

your swashbuckling skills.

Wednesday June 2 Myths of Mermaids & Monsters! -

Hear tales of tails and what sailors thought they saw

at sea. Make a mythological craft, too! Come to the museum.

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Pirate Boot Camp July 6-10 - Ages 6 to 12

Now enrolling. Learn about pirates, create your own flag & costume. On Saturday, in Franklin Park—Pirate Parade and Party –SURPRISES Fees: $35 members,$40 Non-

members Limited to 20 .

June 12 – “WE FISHED FOR A LIVING” – Join us at Waterfront Park as we celebrate the history of the fishing industry in the Lower Cape Fear area. Events and artists will include: Terrie O’Neill Watercolorist to paint scenes onsite and display shrimp-ing and fishing boat paintings, members of the Lumberton Sen-ior Oil Painting and Pottery Classes, discussion with local fishermen, children’s game ta-bles, Ricky Evans’ Gallery dis-plays, representatives from Ma-rine Fisheries, songs of the Men-haden Chanteymen, Brunswick County Master Gardeners native plant clinic and a Lost Fishermen Memorial.

July 10 – “THE PIRATES HAVE LANDED” - Arrrgh! Thar be pi-rates in Franklin Square Park!– Events and artists will include: Nan Snyder creating pirate por-traits onsite, members of the Lumberton Senior Oil Painting and Pottery Classes, Franklin Square Art Gallery displays, North Carolina author and re-enactor Captain Timothy Dillinger with storytelling and book signing, face and tattoo painting by local high school students, Brunswick County Master Gardeners native plant clinic, kids pirate parade featuring “Stede Bonnet” and games to play!

August 14 – “DID YOU HEAR ABOUT FORT JOHNSTON?” – See the museum’s new location, learn a little military history. View historic artifacts, maps and pho-tos. Events and artists will in-clude: music and instruments from the Celtic Harp, members of the Lumberton Senior Oil Painting and Pottery Classes, pastel and charcoal portraits onsite by Nan Snyder, displays from Ricky Ev-ans’ Gallery, Brunswick County Master Gardeners native plant clinic, costumed interpreters and children’s period games.

In an exciting collaboration, all North Carolina Historical Sites and Museums, along with the Department of Cultural

Resources, are joining together to celebrate our cultural history and local arts community in a unique way. The NC Mari-

time Museum at Southport will be hosting three mini festivals to be held on the 2nd Saturday’s of June, July and August.

Please come join us for these fun-filled free events!

Southport Marina has chosen the Maritime Museum as the recipient for charitable funds for the week of May 10th through the 16th. This week will be celebrated and partnered with their slip holder function on Saturday May 15th. Food, beverage, fun, and music will be available for 11:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday. 100% of all boat ramp fees col-lected for the entire week will be donated to the museum. As always, the public is welcomed and we want to encourage all to use their ramp to support the museum.

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Museum Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Free Admission

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Museum Book Club 4th Meeting May 13th at 1:00PM Port City Java

If anyone else is interested in joining the museum book club, contact Amie Williams at: 910-457-0003. Book: Native Carolinians, The Indians of North Carolina

By: Theda Perdue and Christopher Arris Oakley (book for sale at museum )

All Tuesday programs are

free and held at the South-

port Community Building

unless otherwise noted.

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P. O. Box 10412

Southport, NC 28461

Phone: 910-457-6699

Email: info@friendsncmmsouthport.org

Website: www.friendsncmmsouthport.org

The NC Maritime Museum is part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of

Archives and History, an agency of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.

The Mullet Wrapper newsletter is a publication of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. The publication is fully funded by the Friends of the museum at Southport whose members

receive monthly mailings and discounts on some programs and museum store purchases.

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P.O. Box 11101 116 N Howe St..

Southport, NC 28461

Phone/Fax: 910-457-0003

Email: Southportmm@ncdcr.gov

Mary Strickland - Curator/ Manager

Amie Williams - Historic Interpreter

Sharon Venis - Processing Assistant

Tuesday Night ProgramsTuesday Night ProgramsTuesday Night ProgramsTuesday Night Programs

Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 7:00 PM — “Indian Town on the Outer Banks” - Tracy Haerther

Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 7:00 PM — “NC Estuarine Research Reserve” - Byron Toothman

Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 7:00 PM — Hurricane Forum - Mark Sudduth

Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 7:00 PM — Ft Johnson Discussion - Jack Fryer

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:00 PM — Members Only Potluck Party

Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 7:00 PM — Colonial Costuming - Brunswicktown Cast

Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7:00 PM — “Here’s Celia!” - Celia Rivenbark