FORT MACON STATE PARK SUMMER 2008 ACTIVITIES
170-year-old Fort Macon open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Audio program in Commandant's and Enlisted Men's Quarters, World War II Barracks and Gunpowder Magazine open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bookstore and Museum open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For further information call 252-726-3775 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
APRIL
02 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. BEACH
HIKE Meet at the fort parking lot for a leisurely hike along
the beach to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area.
10 Thursday 9:30 a.m. BIRD HIKE Meet at the fort parking lot for a guided hike to observe coastal birds.
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Saturday 10:30, 11:30 CANNON FIRING Meet at the
fort parade ground to view
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 the firing process of a Civil War Cannon.
16 Wednesday 11:00 a.m. TURTLE TALK Meet at the bathhouse to learn about Sea Turtles.
17
Thursday 10:00 a.m. BUTTERFLY
HIKE Meet at the fort parking
lot for a leisurely hike to observe butterflies.
Call the park office for additional information (252)726-3775.
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Saturday 10-4 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Events will be performed throughout
the day by the 1st NC
volunteers. Flag talks, uniform talks, womens dress
talks, and musket firings and drills are a few of the programs being performed.
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Sunday
10-4 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT Events will be
performed throughout
the day by the 1st
NC volunteers. Flag talks, uniform talks, womens dress
talks, and musket firings and
drills are a few of the programs being
performed.
22 Tuesday 11:00 a.m. COASTAL WHALING Meet at the bathhouse to learn about the local whaling history.
24 Thursday 9:30 a.m. BIRD HIKE Meet at the fort parking lot for a guided hike to observe coastal birds.
MAY
Daily 10, 11, 2, 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the
fort parade ground for a
guided tour.
06 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
BUTTERFLY HIKE Meet at the fort
parking lot for a leisurely hike to observe butterflies.
Call the park office for additional information (252)726-3775.
13 Thursday 9:30 a.m. BIRD HIKE Meet at the fort parking lot for a guided hike to observe coastal birds.
16 Friday 10:00 a.m.
BARRIER ISLAND HIKE Meet at the bathhouse for a
leisurely hike to
learn about these unique landforms.
24 Saturday 10:30, 11:30 CANNON
FIRING Meet at the fort parade ground to view
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 the firing process of a
Civil War Cannon.
25 Sunday 10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
26 Monday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
31 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
JUNE
Weekdays 10, 11, 2, 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the
fort parade ground for a
guided tour.
Weekends
11, 1 & 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the
fort parade ground for a
guided tour.
01 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
03
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. BEACH HIKE Meet at the
bathhouse for a leisurely hike to
learn about the natural and
cultural history of the area.
06 Friday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
06
Friday 7:00 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK
The Sunshine Band (35+ piece orchestra
playing classics to pops) will be giving a free concert in the fort parade
ground.
Call the park office for more information (252)726-3775
07 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
08 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
10
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. SEASHORE DISCOVERY TALK Join
a ranger at the
bathhouse to look at a variety
of creatures found in the park.
12
Thursday 10:00 a.m. BEACH HIKE Meet at the
bathhouse for a leisurely hike to
learn about the natural and
cultural history of the area.
13 Friday 10:00
a.m.
SEINING THE SOUND Hike to Bogue Sound
and pull a seine net to view
local sea life. Wear wading shoes and call the park office for reservations
(252)726-3775.
13 Friday 10:00
a.m.
TACKLE BOX TALK Meet at the
bathhouse by the refreshment stand for
a sit-down discussion with a Ranger to discuss fishing tackle and strategies
used
along the waters of the surf and sound.
14 Saturday 10:30, 11:30 CANNON
FIRING Meet at the fort parade ground to view
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 the firing process of a
Civil War Cannon.
15 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
19
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
20 Friday 9:00 a.m. BIRD HIKE Meet at the fort parking lot for a guided hike to observe coastal birds.
20 Friday 10:00
a.m. TACKLE BOX TALK
Meet at the bathhouse by the refreshment stand for
a sit-down discussion with a Ranger to discuss fishing tackle and strategies
used
along the waters of the surf and sound.
20
Friday 7:00 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK
The Unknown Tongues (Cajun/Zydeco dance
band) will be giving a free concert in the fort parade ground. Call the park
office
for more information (252)726-3775.
21 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
22 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
24
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. BEACH HIKE Meet at the
bathhouse for a leisurely hike to
learn about the natural and
cultural history of the area.
27 Friday 10:00
a.m.
SEINING THE SOUND Hike to Bogue Sound
and pull a seine net to view
local sea life. Wear wading shoes and call the park office for reservations
(252)726-3775.
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Friday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
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Friday 7:00 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK
The Mac and Tammy McRoy Band (bluegrass)
will be giving a free concert in the fort parade ground. Call the park office
for
more information (252)726-3775
28 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
29 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
JULY
Weekdays 10, 11, 2, 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the
fort parade ground for a
guided tour.
Weekends
11, 1 & 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the
fort parade ground for a
guided tour.
01 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
SEASHORE DISCOVERY TALK Join a ranger at the
bathhouse to look at
a variety of creatures found in the park.
05 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
06 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
10
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
11 Friday 9:00 a.m. BIRD HIKE Meet at the fort parking lot for a guided hike to observe coastal birds.
11 Friday 10:00
a.m. TACKLE
BOX TALK Meet at the bathhouse
by the refreshment stand for
a sit-down discussion with a Ranger to discuss fishing tackle and strategies
used
along the waters of the surf and sound.
11
Friday 7:00 p.m.
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Morehead Brass
(all brass orchestra playing
classical to contemporary music) will be giving a free concert in the fort
parade
ground. Call the park office for more information (252)726-3775.
12 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
13 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
15
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
SEASHORE DISCOVERY TALK Join a ranger at the
bathhouse to look at a variety of creatures found in the park.
18
Friday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
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Friday 7:00 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK
Dick Cumberland
and Stephen Franckevich
(contemporary and jazz) will be giving a free concert in the fort parade
ground.
Call the park office for more information (252)726-3775.
19 Saturday 10:30, 11:30 CANNON
FIRING Meet at the fort parade ground to view
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 the firing process of a
Civil War Cannon.
20 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
22 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
SEASHORE DISCOVERY TALK Join a ranger at the
bathhouse to look at
a variety of creatures found in the park.
25 Friday 10:00
a.m.
SEINING THE SOUND Hike to Bogue Sound
and pull a seine net to view
local sea life. Wear wading shoes and call the park office for reservations
(252)726-3775.
25 Friday 10:00
a.m.
TACKLE BOX TALK Meet at the
bathhouse by the refreshment stand for
a sit-down discussion with a Ranger to discuss fishing tackle and strategies
used
along the waters of the surf and sound.
25
Friday 7:00 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK
The Carteret Grays (playing Civil War-Era music)
will be giving a free concert in the fort parade ground. Call the park office
for more
information (252)726-3775.
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Saturday 10-4 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Events will be performed throughout
the day by the 1st NC
volunteers. Flag talks, uniform talks, womens dress
talks, and musket firings and drills are a few of the programs being performed.
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Sunday
10-4 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT Events will be
performed throughout
the day by the 1st
NC volunteers. Flag talks, uniform talks, womens dress
talks, and musket firings and
drills are a few of the programs being performed.
AUGUST
Weekdays 10, 11, 2, 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the
fort parade ground for a
guided tour.
Weekends
11, 1 & 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the
fort parade ground for a
guided tour.
01 Friday 10:00
a.m.
SEINING THE SOUND Hike to Bogue Sound
and pull a seine net to view
local sea life. Wear wading shoes and call the park office for reservations
(252)726-3775.
01
Friday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
02 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
03 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
05 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
SEASHORE DISCOVERY TALK Join a ranger at the
bathhouse to look at a variety of creatures found in the park.
07
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
08 Friday 10:00
a.m.
SEINING THE SOUND Hike to Bogue Sound
and pull a seine net to view
local sea life. Wear wading shoes and call the park office for reservations
(252)726-3775.
08 Friday 10:00
a.m.
TACKLE BOX TALK Meet at the
bathhouse by the refreshment stand for
a sit-down discussion with a Ranger to discuss fishing tackle and strategies
used
along the waters of the surf and sound.
08
Friday 7:00 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK
The Bogue Sounds
(acoustic, American and
British Isles/Celtic music) will be giving a free concert in the fort parade
ground.
Call the park office for more information (252)726-3775.
09 Saturday 10:30, 11:30 CANNON
FIRING Meet at the fort parade ground to view
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 the firing process of a
Civil War Cannon.
10 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
12
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. BEACH HIKE Meet at the
bathhouse for a leisurely hike to
learn about the natural and
cultural history of the area.
15 Friday 9:00 a.m. BIRD HIKE Meet at the fort parking lot for a guided hike to observe coastal birds.
15
Friday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
21
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
22 Friday 10:00
a.m.
TACKLE BOX TALK Meet at the
bathhouse by the refreshment stand for
a sit-down discussion with a Ranger to discuss fishing tackle and strategies
used
along the waters of the surf and sound.
23 Saturday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
24 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
29 Friday 10:00 a.m.
WILDFLOWER
HIKE
Meet at the bathhouse for a leisurely hike to observe native
wildflowers.
29 Friday 10:00 a.m.
CRABBY CORNER
Learn about the
interesting life cycle of the
blue crab and methods used to catch them. Blue crabs and various crabbing
traps will be on display. Meet at the bathhouse by refreshment stand.
30 Saturday 10:30, 11:30 CANNON
FIRING Meet at the fort parade ground to view
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 the firing process of a
Civil War Cannon.
31 Sunday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
SEPTEMBER
Daily 10, 11, 2, 3 FORT TOURS Meet at the fort parade ground for a guided tour.
01 Monday
10:30 & 2:30 CIVIL WAR MUSKET DEMONSTRATION Meet at the
fort
entrance to learn
about the firing process of the Civil War musket.
12 Friday 9:30 a.m. BIRD HIKE Meet at the park office for a guided hike to observe coastal birds.
20
Saturday 10-4 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Events will be performed throughout
the day by the 1st NC
volunteers. Flag talks, uniform talks, womens dress
talks, and musket firings and drills are a few of the programs being performed.
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Sunday
10-4 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT Events will be
performed throughout
the day by the 1st
NC volunteers. Flag talks, uniform talks, womens dress
talks, and musket firings and
drills are a few of the programs being performed.