Fort Macon State Park - Summer Activites

06/10/2008

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.

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, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30  CANNON FIRING – Meet at the fort parade ground to view 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.

27  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.

27  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.

18   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, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30   CANNON FIRING – Meet at the fort parade ground to view 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.

26   Saturday   10-4  CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT – Events will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC volunteers.  Flag talks, uniform talks, women’s dress talks, and musket firings and drills are a few of the programs being performed.                           

27  Sunday  10-4  CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT – Events will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC volunteers.  Flag talks, uniform talks, women’s 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, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30   CANNON FIRING – Meet at the fort parade ground to view 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, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30   CANNON FIRING – Meet at the fort parade ground to view 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, women’s dress talks, and musket firings and drills are a few of the programs being performed.

21  Sunday   10-4   CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT – Events will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC volunteers.  Flag talks, uniform talks, women’s dress talks, and musket firings and drills are a few of the programs being performed.