Monthly Archives: August 2021
Exploring a Southport Gem
By Carol Pearson The red brick building with the white columns sits proudly atop the sweep of green lawn on East Bay Street. Picnickers lounge under the trees on the old Fort Johnson property while ship watchers enjoy the view.
Maritime Museum Volunteer Opportunities
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is putting out a call for all those interested in sharing their time and talents. Volunteer Coordinator Kristan Phillips said volunteers occupy a special place at the maritime museum. “Our volunteers are crucial
Support Our Museum & Go To Cancun
The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are selling a limited 500 tickets for a chance to win an all-inclusive, seven-day luxury getaway to the ‘Moon Palace Sunrise Resort’ in Cancún, Mexico. The vacation is valued at over
Odell Williamson Auditorium Is Back!
An empty theatre is a strange, kind of eerie place. That feeling also scales with size, so walking around the empty, quiet, 1500-seat Odell Williamson Auditorium bordered on spooky. With no audience in the seats and no set pieces on
Whiskey In A Week?
“Hey, come over here. You’ve got to see this guy. He’s in his booth wearing his kilt.” Ok, well, that’ll get my attention. The lovely and talented Lisa and I were enjoying the 4th of July Festival in Oak Island’s
Battleship North Carolina Floats Again
“Well, it’s not something you can rehearse,” said Captain Terry Bragg, executive Director of the Battleship North Carolina just after the first flood gates were opened and water began to flood into the basin holding the 80-year-old, 728-foot long, 36,600-ton
Preserving History One Beat At A Time
A metronome is a necessary tool for musicians to help them keep time in their music. The classic triangle-shaped wooden boxes with a swinging pendulum commonly sit on top of pianos. Metronomes have changed throughout history, and there are several
