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Summer is in full swing as the Crystal Coast comes to life with a bevy of concerts, historic homes tours, pirates and more.

Managing Editor Craig Ramey (editor@nccoast.com) Staff Writer Amanda Dagnino (amanda@nccoast.com) Sales Director Jamie Bailey 252.241.9485 (sales@nccoast.com) Account Executives Britt Hardy 252.560.0511 Anita Malsbury 336.972.8529 Holly Nickell 252.247.7442 Ashly Willis 252.723.3350 Creative Director Kim Moore (kim@nccoast.com) Layout/Design Lindsay Parker (lindsay@nccoast.com) Graphics Eddie Boné Mimi Davis Roze Taitingfong Operations Director Cristie Penland

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MOVING FORWARD Unfurl your sails and head Down East as Harkers Island holds its 10th annual regatta.

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REEL CONVERSATION Sport fishermen flock to the waterfront for two of the most popular tournaments of the Governor’s Cup race: the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and the Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament.

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Who says you need to be in the mountains to camp? Plan your next weekend under the stars with Waterfront’s map of the Crystal Coast’s best campgrounds.

BURIED TREASURES Blackbeard’s history is unearthed as a historic anchor is raised and the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort opens its new exhibit dedicated to the scourge of the sea.

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As it has done for nearly 300 years, the anchor from Blackbeard’s ship the Queen Anne’s Revenge rests quietly on the ocean floor. Of course that all changed on May 27 when the historic anchor was brought to the surface by a team of archeologists.

To learn more about the anchor and the upcoming Blackbeard exhibit at the NC Maritime Museum, see Page 22.

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Hello, summer! It puts a spring in your step, the sun on your face and brings a plethora of things to keep us busy here along the Crystal Coast. Carteret County is full of summer time offerings with something for every member of the family. From pirates and homes tours to surfing competitions and July Fourth celebrations, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect way to spend a day, or two, right here at home.

HISTORY LIVES IN BEAUFORT Strolling through the live oak-lined streets of Beaufort, it’s hard not to see how much history plays a role in the town today. From its beautifully restored Victorian homes to the Beaufort Historic Site, where historical demonstrations and tours thrust history into the forefront daily, history lives every day in North Carolina’s third oldest town.

Planned for June 24-25, the Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour is a perfect opportunity for visitors and locals alike to explore beautiful restored historic homes, gardens, churches and public buildings throughout the town – getting a sneak peek behind the curtains of some of the town’s most prominent homes. Twelve private homes are featured on this year’s tour.

Held in conjunction with the Old Homes Tour, the Antiques Show and Sale will be held June 24-26 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, with dealers from throughout the Southeast displaying furniture, silver, crystal, jewelry, linens, dolls and much more.

Tickets for the Old Homes & Gardens Tour are $16 in advance and $20 on the day of the event. Antique show tickets are $7 and are good for all three days. A combination ticket is $20 in advance and $24 the days of the events. For more information, contact the Beaufort Historical Association at 252-728-5225, stop by the visitor’s center at 130 Turner St. or visit beauforthistoricsite.org.

A CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENT PROPORTIONS Whether you’re here for a little weekend boating or the family is ready to take in some fireworks from their favorite spot, the Fourth of July is a favorite along the Crystal Coast, giving everyone a free day from work and plenty of opportunities to let your hair down and enjoy the summertime.

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The Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition’s Summer Show takes over the Beaufort Historic Site, July 2-3. Planned from 10am-5pm on Saturday and noon-5pm on Sunday, the show features a variety of area artists and craftsmen.

Atlantic Beach will host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 3. Fireworks begin around 9pm and are best viewed from the beach. Bring your chairs and blankets to be comfortable.

For more information, call 252-726-2121.

At 11am on Monday, July 4, the Beaufort Business Association hosts one of the county’s only July 4 parades. Entrants line up on Front and Gordon streets and proceed through the downtown waterfront.

Fireworks are planned throughout the county on Monday, July 4.

Jaycee Park in Morehead City draws about 5,000 people a year for its popular festivities. Fireworks will light up the sky at dusk followed by a street dance featuring the Main Event Band. For more information call 252-726-5083.

The town of Emerald Isle’s Fourth of July Celebration will also be painting the skies with fireworks at Bogue Inlet Pier. The fireworks display begins at 9pm. For more information call 252-354-6350.

Even farther down the beach, Swansboro and Cedar Point partner to bring the community fireworks over the White Oak River. For more information, visit swansboro-nc.org.

IT’S TIME TO BUDDY UP Surfers from around the county and beyond will be hoping to catch the big one during the Buddy Pelletier Memorial Longboard Classic, July 30-31. This year’s event will make its debut at a new venue, the Bogue Inlet Pier, bringing a little Buddy love to the shores

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of Emerald Isle. Everyone is welcome, from amateurs to professionals, as this annual tradition offers plenty of categories to compete.

Keep your spot on the beach after the competition draws to a close for Saturday night’s beach party and stay on to cheer the winners as awards are passed out on Sunday afternoon. Surfing begins each day at 7am.

The competition is held annually in honor of the late Buddy Pelletier, a local resident and a member of the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame. A top ranked shortboarder in the 1980s, Pelletier returned to his longboard roots shortly before his untimely death. Funds raised through the tournament help provide scholarships and additional emergency assistance to regional surfers. For more information call 252-727-7917 or visit buddy.pelletier.com.

BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SAND While no one will claim they’re the routine shape for a sandcastle, guests are certain to see lots of owls pop up during the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter’s annual Sand Sculpting Contest planned for Saturday, Aug. 6. Held at the Atlantis Lodge in Pine Knoll Shores, participants spend a day on the beach playing in the sand and winning prizes, all to raise money for the wildlife rescue shelter.

Sculpting begins at 9am, and continues until around 2pm. Judging is slated to be held at 3pm and will be based on originality, craftsmanship and best wildlife theme. Onlookers are also invited to vote on the People’s Choice Award. Refreshments will be available for purchase on site. Categories include adult, children and family teams.

The annual fundraiser attracts new entries and repeat competitors like the professional sand sculptors known as Sandy Feat, which return again this year to delight the crowd.

All funds raised from this event will go to OWLS and its efforts to help transport, house, feed and meet wildlife patients’ medical needs. Participants can register on the day of the event for $25 or $20 in advance by calling 252-240-1200.

WELL, SHIVER ME TIMBERS Prepare yourselves for two days of battles, trials and a little bit of debauchery as the Beaufort Pirate Invasion wreaks havoc on the small town of Beaufort, Aug. 12-13.

It was in the summer of 1747, when the God-fearing folks of Beaufort had their first encounter with the pirates as they overtook the town, pillaging as they went. A few soldiers and a band of area residents took the town back by force and subsequently brought the

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pirates to trial for their actions. This historic event is celebrated annually through encampments, a pirate procession, cook-outs, live music and a recreation of the attack and trial.

Groups attending include the Shadow Players Stage Combat Group, Blackbeard’s Crew and, of course, Beaufort’s own privateer, Sinbad, and his vessel the Meka II. Events include live entertainment throughout both afternoons by House of Cardarn and The Rusty Cutless, Capt. Jim’s Magic Show, face painting, a town-wide treasure hunt, an All-Hands Deck Party, costume contest and much more. Venues include the Beaufort Historic Site, John Nelson Waterfront Park, Grayden Paul Park and the NC Maritime Museum.

For a full schedule or additional information, visit beaufortpirateinvasion.com or call 252-728-5225.

DANCIN’ IN THE PARK With the weather heating up, so are the options for catching a little live entertainment on the shore.

Sponsored by the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department, the Concert in the Park series has become a tradition on the Morehead City waterfront. Running from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the concerts are held each Saturday at Jaycee Park, 9th and Shepard streets.

Concerts run from 7-8:30pm and feature a wide variety of artists, from Infectious Blues on June 18 to the Jazz Coalition on Aug. 20.

Also scheduled to appear this summer are Carolina Beach Club, July 2; Irvine, July 16 and Panyelo, July 30. For a full schedule, call 252726-5083.

Outdoor music can also be found at Fort Macon State Park. Concerts begin at 7pm on various Fridays, June through August. Bands are slated to appear June 17, July 8, 15 and 22 and Aug. 5 and includes popular area performers Unknown Tongues, Conch Stew and Wild Honey. For details, call 252-726-3775.

At the western end of the beach, the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department is doing a little musical celebration of its own with Beach Jive after Five. With the crash of the waves as a backdrop, the town welcomes performers on June 16, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. Concerts run from 5:30-7:30pm at the Western Ocean Regional Access.

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t was in 2001 when a group of sailing buddies first challenged each other to race around Harkers Island in a Sunfish, skirting through marsh grass and dodging the low, wide draw bridge that marks the entrance to the island. Jump forward 10 years and the buddies are still at it – well, them and a few of their friends. The 10th annual Harkers Island Regatta sets sail July 30-31 with organizers Rob Eberle and George Evans expecting some 50 competitors.

While the island is known for its fishing and decoy carving, Harkers Island isn’t necessarily renowned as a Mecca for sailing. Eberle came up with the idea while participating in the West Island Race in the Great South Bay, NY, where competitors are able to choose which way they circumnavigate the island. The race, Eberle said, required real seamanship. Captains had to judge the wind and decide which would be the fastest route to sail. And Harkers Island was set up for exactly the same thing.

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“We’ve had some really close, exciting finishes because of that, with people coming from opposite directions,” Eberle said.

“Some arrive within 30 seconds of each other. It’s definitely a race that builds a foundation for storytelling on land again afterwards.”

Just in case someone misses some of the action, it is all caught on tape for prosperity – the good moments and a few of the embarrassing moments, too, Eberle added with a laugh.

“Reviewing the tape is just a nice way to cap off the day,” he said.

As the event has grown, the organizers have turned it into a full weekend affair. The island race is held Saturday, followed by dinner and a rum cake dessert contest at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center and a review of the day’s videotape. On Sunday, breakfast is followed by shorter races around buoys, followed by lunch and an awards presentation.

“People come for the sailing, the party, the socializing.

It’s just a wonderful weekend, a lot of fun,” Eberle said.

The prizes handed out are as unique as the race itself. First place finishers in the adult and junior divisions take home a perpetual trophy to commemorate their success. The top three adults also take home crab meat for dinner and all sailors take part in the grab bag of prizes. Prizes are also awarded to junior sailors and this year’s new “beater” class allows old but seaworthy vessels a chance to compete with more contemporary high-tech boats.

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It’s time once again, for Carteret County, and specifically, Morehead City, to enjoy the spotlight as eyes around the world turn toward the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. At 53, middle age by anyone’s standards, the annual tourney hasn’t lost any of its excitement and thrill. Locals still feel a little jump in their heart rate when told that someone has “boated” a marlin. And inevitably, the docks will fill with spectators as the grand fish is hoisted for weigh-in.

But who can blame us for getting excited. After all, these anglers aren’t exactly competing for chump change – they’re vying for a stake in the more than $1 million purse.

Planned for June 10-18, the tournament will see boats back up to the scales with mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna and the star of the show, blue marlin. The ladies’ competition gets things started on Saturday, June 11, and the big boys drop lines in the water for the first time on Monday, June 13. Mixed in with the week of fishing are a captain’s party, awards banquets and plenty of reasons to

Casting with Tred Television personality and allaround great guy, Tred Barta returns to the Beaufort waterfront July 14-16, and as always, he’s doing it in support of area youngsters. The Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament has quickly become a summer highlight, with seasoned anglers rubbing elbows with little ones as they vie for bragging rights.

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celebrate – at least for a few lucky fishermen.

Stay on top of the action before and during the tournament at thebigrock.com, where updates on hook-ups, releases and captures scroll across the marquee.

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BARTA fish from their favorite waterfront spot.

Space in the Barta Boys & Girls Club Inshore Tournament will be limited and competitors are encouraged to register early.

Registration begins at 10am on Thursday, July 14, while the opening ceremonies and captain’s party run from 6-9pm. Fishing runs from 8am2pm on Friday and Saturday. Dinners are planned for both nights, with the coveted awards banquet slated for 6:30pm Saturday. All events are held in a tent on the Beaufort waterfront. To learn more, or to register, call tournament director, Cynthia Barber at 252808-2286 or visit bartabillfish.com. WF

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*June 10-18: 53rd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Total prize money tops $1 million, weigh-ins on the Morehead City waterfront. Details: 252247-3575 or thebigrock.com. *June 30-July 4: Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament set in Wrightsville Beach with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Details: 910686-9778 or capefearbluemarlintournament.com.

*July 14-16: Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament set on the Beaufort waterfront with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Kid-friendly event offers low entry fees, trophies instead of prize money and junior angler prizes. Details: 252-808-2286 or bartabillfish.com. *July 28-30: 22nd Ducks Unlimited Billfish Tag and Release Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Weighins at Big Rock Landing on the Morehead City waterfront. Details: 252-237-3717 or bandthebillfish.com.

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Sept 17-18: Redfish Tour. A series of one-day catch and release, close-to-home, in-shore saltwater events for the professional lure fisherman. Surf City. Details: redfishtour.com Oct. 1: Captain Charlie’s Kids Fishing Tournament, for fishermen 16 and under. Participants must have a valid NC Fishing permit and T-shirts will be given while supplies last. Bring one fishing rod and bait. Details: cityofsouthport.com.

Nov. 2-5: Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, 6-person teams split into zones for this Buxton-based tradition. Details: 252-995-4253 or capehatterasanglersclub.org.

Dec. 2-3: Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo, charity tournament offering trophies to winners and donations to area scholastic programs and schools. Details: 252-489-0022 or rockfishrodeo.com.

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While Carteret County doesn’t necessarily crowd its residents and guests with the hustle and Merrimon

bustle of a metropolitan area, for some there is still a desire to get off the beaten path and convene with nature. For those who think camping can only be done at a more inland locale, the truth may be surprising. We may have plenty of beach attractions to offer visitors, but the region is also host to a variety of campgrounds as well. From deep in the Croatan Forest to the barren, unmarked stretches of the Southern Outer Banks, camping is alive and well along the Crystal Coast and there are plenty of options when it comes to roughing it!

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141 E. Fisher Ave. | Cape Carteret | (252) 638-5628 Located in the western end of the county, this Croatan National Forest campground sits on the edge of a salt marsh with access to the White Oak River. A boat ramp is available and hiking trails lead campers through the forest’s dense vegetation. A bath house is located on-site and showers are wheelchair accessible. Rates are $17 a day.

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Tent sites start at $33 a night.

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Cape Lookout National Seashore 131 Charles St. | Harkers Island | (252) 728-2250 There’s a lot to be said for camping with the crash of waves to soothe you to sleep. Free primitive camping is allowed all along the 55-mile stretch of the Southern Core Banks. Fires must be below the high water line. Be prepared – there are no designated campsites. Visitors must bring all necessary items and are asked to remove all trash and debris upon departure. Bathrooms are available at the visitor’s center.

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Situated near the Intracoastal Waterway and nestled between the pines of the Croatan National Forest, this campground really brings you back to nature. Small and intimate, this location has only 15 campsites and two vault toilets. Sites have a fire grill, tent pad, lantern post and picnic table. The fee is $8 a night.

Providing a prime spot for kayakers and fishermen, and just a stone’s throw from the state ferry to Ocracoke, this Cedar Island campground comes with all the trimmings. Sites are $25 a night.

Reservations are not necessary, however, they are recommended during the summer months. Water and electricity are available. A nearby store, restaurant and motel provide added comforts.

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Treasure f not for the gentle splash of the wave hitting the hull of the Sea Quest II one might have heard a pin drop as the 3,000 pound anchor from Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge was slowly lifted onto the research vessel Dan Moore from Cape Fear Community College. As one of four boats participating in the May 27 retrieval, the Sea Quest II carried media and Friends of the Maritime Museum, along with Maritime Museum Director Joe Schwarzer and Maryanne Friend from the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources. The vessels were joined by the Outrageous V, on loan from Beaufort’s Discovery Diving, and the Cape Fear from UNC-Wilmington.

Divers deflated airbags that brought the anchor to the surface and positioned it near the Dan Moore to be hoisted. Schwarzer pointed out that when lifting a heavy artifact archaeologists generally move it away from the wreck site in case malfunction sends it splashing back to the ocean floor. With the QAR, researchers have been eager to see what lies beneath the giant anchor and didn’t want to risk damaging the artifacts that have yet to be seen.

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F O R Remnants of Blackbeard’s Ship Return to the Surface in New Beaufort Exhibit

What few realize is that the anchor brought to the surface was not the originally intended artifact when plans were made in May. While examining the site, divers realized that the anchor earmarked for retrieval was encrusted to a load of artifacts below it and scientists were concerned about potentially disturbing these unseen pieces. Schwarzer equated archaeology to a game of “Pick up Sticks,” where each piece is slowly moved so as not to disturb those around it. For safety’s sake, the team moved to another of the three anchors on-site, and found one much easier to retrieve without fear of damage.

“Someone has likened the raising of the anchor to that of having a baby,” Schwarzer said, while giving the group a brief history of the wreck and the process of restoring the hundreds of thousands of artifacts that have been risen to date. “Once you bring it up, it’s yours forever – and it can be expensive.”

As it has been since the beginning of the project some 15 years ago, funding continues to be the biggest hurdle for the archeology team as they race the clock and the coast’s unpredictable weather. This is the first anchor to make its way to the surface,

and for now, it marks the final artifact scheduled to be retrieved.

An estimated 200,000 pieces remain on the bottom of the ocean, according to Schwarzer, who, on the eve of opening the largest exhibit to date on the QAR has a vested interest in seeing the ruins brought to land.

The anchor was uploaded at the NC State Port and transported to the Crystal Coast Visitor’s Center for a two-hour public display. From there, Schwarzer surmises that it will be four or five years before it reaches the public eye again – the length of time he estimates it will take to remove the concretion that surrounds the 11½- by 7-ft weight.

EXCAVATING BLACKBEARD’S SHIP ... A LIFE’S WORK

The code 31CR314 means little to most people. But to Dr. Mark Wilde-Ramsing and the team excavating the site of the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the shipwreck’s call sign says it all. Here lies one of North Carolina’s largest archaeological discoveries to date – and the oldest shipwreck off its coast.

them. I think all of us are very, very pleased to have a good solid display of artifacts. It has been one of our desires all along – it’s our end result.”

But that doesn’t mean the expedition is over. Wilde-Ramsing hopes excavation of the site will be completed within the next three years. Weather and the changing shape of the sea floor continue to be a concern. The scientist notes that there have been 15 named storms since the wreckage was discovered in 1996 and extensive erosion has taken place. Archeologists speculate that since 1718, the shipwreck has been covered and buried repeatedly. Much of it, however, is currently exposed, giving researchers a prime opportunity to retrieve and explore the site with less expense. And as they come to the surface, the artifacts will be added to the collection.

“The exhibit will include upwards of around 300 artifacts, most of them new to the public and never before seen on display,” said Dr. David Moore, curator of archaeology at the NC Maritime Museum. “We’ve endeavored to tell the story of Black-

Here lies one of North Carolina’s largest archaeological discoveries to date – and the oldest shipwreck off its coast.

Wilde-Ramsing is on the eve of living a dream. His focus for the last 15 years, what might easily be the pinnacle of his life’s work, will reach the eyes of the public on June 11 as the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort unveils the permanent QAR exhibit.

It’s a project that many hands have touched, from the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources and UNC-Wilmington to ECU and the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, but nobody is doing the happy dance as fervently as Wilde-Ramsing, who has been with the project from the beginning.

“The list of those involved goes on and on,” Wilde-Ramsing said in May. “We’ve had so much support from other agencies and the community that we really could not have done it with out

beard, along with his associates, adversaries and ships. Additionally we’ve attempted to explain the archaeological efforts in recovering this material from an underwater environment, and the effort that it takes to bring them into a museum setting, in order that both researchers and the general public will get the most out them.”

The 1,200-sq-ft display will take up roughly a third of the NC Maritime Museum’s overall exhibit space and includes interactive features as well as artifacts. “We see an incredible amount of interest from visitors coming into the museum, and a large percentage come in specifically to see the Blackbeard/Queen Anne’s Revenge artifacts. And that’s fine with us,” added Dr. Moore. “If a (continued on page 26)

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large percentage of the people coming to the museum are coming in just to see the Blackbeard material, chances are good that they will also take the opportunity to see everything else that the museum has to offer in regards to the maritime history of our state.”

Since its discovery on Nov. 21, 1996 by a private Florida-based company, Intersal, Inc., public opinion has fluctuated about whether or not this is indeed the Queen Anne’s Revenge, however at this juncture, both Wilde-Ramsing and state officials are confident through a process of elimination that they have found Blackbeard’s vessel.

Wilde-Ramsing admits there has not been one definitive artifact found that determines, “beyond a reasonable doubt that this is Blackbeard’s flagship.” What the team has done instead is attempt to debunk the theory by finding items that wouldn’t traditionally be found on a pirate ship, or artifacts dated after the Queen Anne’s Revenge was said to have sunk – but they haven’t been able to.

“You know it was a working hypothesis from the very beginning. When they found it that first day they counted cannons and that was really a big deal.”

There simply were no other candidates, he said. A smaller sloop had been lost in the same area, however, it wasn’t as readily armed as the Queen Anne’s Revenge. As artifacts from the wreckage reached the surface, one by one, the team watched dates and places of origin.

“Everything has just fallen into place,” Wilde-Ramsing said.

“We were looking to disprove it at every turn, but we couldn’t.

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The QAR was a former slave ship and there was evidence of slaves being held onboard. All goods located on the vessel were from Europe. All dates were prior to 1718. Then there were the extremes to which the vessel had gone to cause damage to others, including shrapnel tucked between the packing in an armed cannon.

“So no, there is no definitive article,” he added. “But what we do have is overwhelming circumstantial evidence. We’re very confident that this is the Queen Anne’s Revenge.”

Dr. Moore agreed, “It was really Raleigh who wanted to play it more safe and leave a back door out if it turned out to be something else. But after 15 years of surveys, excavation and continued artifact recovery and analysis, no other candidates have surfaced, nor any evidence on the site uncovered to even suggest anything else.”

While the exhibit marks a milestone for the crew that has dedicated more than a decade to the project, what does it mean for the state of North Carolina?

“I think it’s still too soon to tell exactly how significant this discovery will eventually be to the tourist industry here in North Carolina. I do think that as the volume of artifacts continues to grow and we’re able to put more material on display, larger numbers of people will find their way to North Carolina’s east coast and here to Carteret County,” said Moore. “It’s practically a no-brainer. The general public is simply too inherently fascinated with anything having to do with pirates. And if they flock by the millions to see the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies, why shouldn’t they be as equally interested in seeing the real thing here at the NC Maritime Museum. The key however is to get the appropriate funding that it will take to complete the excavation, hire more qualified conservation personnel, and get the material into the museum where people can see it.”

“It’s great for North Carolina to have this ship – this cultural resource – that is now being recognized,” added Wilde-Ramsing. “And I think the state of North Carolina is in a good position to interpret it. It’s all those things that I envisioned when I started.”

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ath isn’t the kind of town you just stumble upon.

Nor is it the sort of place you find on your way to somewhere else. Major thoroughfares have made the two lane strip of Hwy 92 almost obsolete except for those who live or are visiting this neck of the woods. But for those looking for a little exploration and history – it’s a great little route to travel.

And it’s here, along this meandering stretch of highway, that one can find Bath, the state’s oldest town and the first capital of the colony. In many ways this part of the country is reminiscent of small towns across the state. Thin, treelined streets give way to large lots and varied architecture. There’s a little bit of agriculture, a few quaint shops and eateries, but for the most part, Bath is a residential hub – a neighborhood. It’s a neighborhood, however, that has a story to tell.

Thanks to foresight on the part of the town and the state, the site is now listed as a national historic landmark. Since the mid-1950s several of the historic buildings have been restored and are open for tours. Restoration efforts by the Historic Bath Commission continue and excavation of various sites has been taken on by archaeology students at ECU. The grand Palmer-Marsh House on the corner of Water and Carteret streets, the former home of Col. Robert Palmer, has been fully restored and is open for tours. As is the mid-1800 home of the late Joseph Bonner.

“The town turned 250 years old in 1955 and people realized that if we don’t do something to save what’s left we’re not going to have anything to show for the oldest town in North Carolina,” said Leigh Swain, site manager of the historic site.

The site opened in 1962 led by a local grassroots effort. In 1963, however, it gained the attention of the state and was deemed a state historic site as well.

Incorporated in 1705, Bath quickly made its mark as the first port of entry into North Carolina. It’s hard to imagine that this peaceful village was once a bustling seaport with busy docks that catered to the need for naval supplies, tar, turpentine, fur and tobacco. Tucked inland, yet providing an almost straight 50-mile passage across the Pamlico Sound to the open ocean at Ocracoke Inlet, this settlement on the Pamlico River was once a vibrant hub with a busy economy and active government presence.

In 1690, the first settlers to find themselves in North Carolina territory were French Protestants from Virginia.

John Lawson, surveyor general for the colony, was one of the first English inhabitants to arrive, finding a quiet cove off the Pamlico River with bountiful wildlife and rich farmland. Named in honor of the Earl of Bath John Granville, the newly plotted town consisted of 71 lots. Legislation passed on March 8,

1705 officially named the site as North Carolina’s first incorporated town.

By 1708, some 50 people had taken up residence in the new colony, which had a grist mill and a shipyard as well as a library, which was sent to the organizers of St. Thomas Parish.

Shipping and trade were mainstays, however, Bath had a rocky beginning despite its strong economic climate. First came an epidemic of yellow fever, which was followed closely by Cary’s Rebellion, an armed conflict over religion and politics, and the Tuscarora War, an uprising of Native Americans who didn’t take kindly to the new settlers. Edward Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard the Pirate, is said to have settled in the small town for a brief spell and had ongoing dealings with local officials prior to his death.

It wasn’t until the 1730s that life in Bath began to fall into a more normal pace. In the decades to come, roads were established, ferry service across the Pamlico began and a courthouse was constructed. The general assembly met in Bath in 1743, 1744 and 1752.

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Bath’s importance as North Carolina’s center for government transferred.

What remains is a small residential community sitting on some of the most historic ground North Carolina has to offer. There is little pomp and circumstance, little celebration, just a quiet, peaceful way of life that residents have come to appreciate.

“I think that when people come to visit Bath I want them to understand that it’s like stepping back in time in a way,” said Swain, a native. “Don’t come expecting a lot of modern intrusion.

Bath is just a small little village. But it’s a great place to ride a bike or walk through a quiet little town with the opportunity to see some historic structures. There are guides if you prefer, or you can visit on your own with a walking tour brochure.”

The town’s restored buildings include St. Thomas Church, circa 1734, the oldest existing church in the state; the Palmer-Marsh House, circa 1751; the Van Der Veer House, circa 1790; and the Bonner House, circa 1830. Guided tours, which start at the visitor’s center, are available for a

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nominal fee. The visitor’s center also offers a 15-minute video outlining the town’s history and restored sites.

Visitation is about 16,000-20,000 a year, Swain said, which is down a bit from year’s past.

“It really is a great day trip for someone in the area, though. And I recommend that everyone come, at least once,” she said. “Goose Creek State Park is nearby for folks who would like to incorporate that into their trip, and there is a short ferry ride to Aurora where the Aurora Fossil Museum is, making it a great family trip.”

Picnic areas can be found at Bonner’s Point and several restaurants are available in town.

Each May, the site celebrates Bath Fest with a street fair, live music and arts and crafts – making it the ideal time to take a step back into history.

Where governors and pirates once roamed, families now find their own waterside sanctuary, much like John Lawson once did himself. They’re always ready to share, though. Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Have a penchant for history? Bath may be just what you’re looking for. WF

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any may have already noticed the hub of activity each Friday evening on Arendell Street between 11th and 12th streets. Or perhaps they’ve heard the live music that wafts through the car window as they motor past.

The important thing to Lynn Golitz, owner of Blu Sail Gallery, is that people are noticing.

Artists on Arendell made its debut in April showcasing the plethora of artistic talent found along the Crystal Coast. From 38pm artists are invited to show their work and offer demonstrations while local musicians provide a beat in the background.

“Our primary focus was to be able to shine a spotlight on some of the wonderful artists we have in our local area and we wanted to create a place where people could see an artist at work,” Golitz said, who has joined forces with Eve Norman, owner of Handpainted by Eve and Linda Day, owner of Pooh Day Gallery, to bring the weekly art affair to reality.

The women, which all own galleries along the same block, had become regular lunch partners, Golitz said, and about a year ago they began discussing ways to raise awareness of local art.

The goal, she said, was to not only focus on the art available at their own galleries, but on all area artists and their various media.

“We also wanted to bring some focus to the culinary arts, so when you attend Artists on Arendell we’ll give you a sticker and several area restaurants are offering a discount if you present it,” Golitz explained. “In addition to that, our third objective was to just create a sense of community.

We wanted to give people somewhere to go where they could see local arts, socialize and relax a little, have a glass of wine, listen to some music and just enjoy a stop along the way.”

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their bikes or walk from nearby neighborhoods. With each passing week, more people stop along their way, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

“We’re starting to get regulars now,” Golitz said, laughing.

“And we’re having a good time. We’re really looking forward to Fridays now.”

Attendance thus far has been dependent upon the weather, she said, and other events that may be happening simultaneously. But as Golitz explained, it’s a grassroots effort – three local women working in tandem to raise awareness and give their neighbors something to do on Friday. A few weeks ago, the group decided to do an impromptu cookout during the event and served 40 people – a good sign that word is getting out.

“I believe art is a common denominator for social gathering, no matter what venue you like,” Golitz said. “It’s a time for people to stop and spend a few minutes of their Friday night with us and then go on along their way – and hopefully eat in a downtown Morehead City restaurant or visit other businesses.”

New artists are always welcome, whether they are affiliated with a gallery or not. To learn more about participating, call Golitz at 252-723-9516. WF

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JUNE Sat. 11: 8K Road Race & 5K Fun Run. 8am. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Registration runs from 6:45 to 7:30am. Cost is $15 before. Details: lmorris@ emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

Arts by the Sea Festival. 10am-5pm. Swansboro. Details: 910-326-7370.

14, 21, 28: Toothy Tuesdays. All sharks, all day at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Free with admission. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

16, 23, 30: Family Friendly Pirate Nights. 4-8pm.

NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. Free with admission. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

16, 30: Street Madness – the Evolution of Magic.

7pm. The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events. Details: 252-726-1501, themoreheadcenter. com.

Thur. 16: Beach Jive after Five. 5:30-7:30pm. Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle.

Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Kayak Local Waters. 9am-2pm. Cost is $40 or $20 with your own kayak. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

17, 24: Artists on Arendell. 3-8pm. Downtown Morehead City. Details: 252-723-9516.

17: Concert at Fort Macon. This month’s performer includes the Unknown Tongues. Free.

17, 24: Comedy Zone. 9pm. Tickets are $10. Details: 252-726-1501, themoreheadcenter.com.

18, 25: Summer Concert Series. 7-8:30pm. Jaycee Park in downtown Morehead City. Performers include Infectious Blues, 18th; Six Guns, 25th. Details: 252726-5083.

Sat. 18: Livingston Taylor in Concert. 8pm. Tickets are $30-40. Details: 252-726-1501, themoreheadcenter.com.

Sun. 19: Adult Learn to Sail. 1-5pm. Cost is $95.

Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

24-25: 51st Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour.

10am-5pm. The popular annual undertaking features private homes, bed and breakfasts, churches and other public buildings. Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

24-26: BHA Antiques Show and Sale. Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

Sat. 25: Youth Fishing Derby. 9-11am. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. Bring your own rod. Bait will be provided, or you can bring your own. Details: lmorris@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

Living History Day. 10am-4pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a look at cultures along the North Carolina coast. Details: 252-728-7317.

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Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-3pm. Minimum age is 8. Cost is $300. Reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Comedy Zone. 9pm. The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events. Tickets are $10.

Details: 252-726-1501, themoreheadcenter.com.

2, 4, 9, 16, 23, 30: Summer Concert Series. 78:30pm. Jaycee Park in downtown Morehead City.

This month, performers include Carolina Beach Club, 2nd; The Maine Event Band, 4th; Captain Mancave, 9th; Irvine, 16th; Veranda, 23rd; and Panyelo, 30th. Details: 252-726-5083.

Sat. 2: Jason Michael Carroll in Concert. 8pm.

The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events.

Tickets are $30-40. Tickets are $10. Details: 252-7261501, themoreheadcenter.com.

2-3: CCAC Summer Show. Beaufort Historic Site.

10am-5pm on Saturday and noon-5pm on Sunday.

Details: collier1505@embarqmail.com.

Sun. 3: Atlantic Beach Fireworks. 9pm. The Circle bursts to life each year with live music and fireworks.

Music begins at 7pm. Details: 252-726-2121.

ZoSo. 8pm. The Ultimate Led Zeppelin experience hits the stage at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events. Tickets are $20-25. Tickets are $10. Details: 252-726-1501, themoreheadcenter. com.

Mon. 4: Morehead City Fireworks. 9pm. Morehead City Parks and Rec sponsors the annual celebration centered around Jaycee Park on 9th and Shepard streets. Details: 252-726-5083.

Emerald Isle Fireworks. 9pm. Bogue Inlet Pier over Bogue Sound.

Underwater Bike Race. Organized by Discovery Diving in Beaufort. Details: 252-728-2265.

Cannon Firing. Fort Macon State Park. Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. Details: 252-726-3775.

Fourth of July Parade. 11am. Beaufort. Details: 252-728-3917.

Celebration of the Declaration. Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. Details: 252-514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

pate. Reservations required. Details: 252-728-7317, ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Carolina Country Showcase. 8pm. Dewey Wells and Friends perform. The Morehead Center for the Performing Arts & Events. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Details: 252726-1501, themoreheadcenter.com.

14-16: Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament. Kid-friendly event offers low entry fees, trophies instead of prize money and junior angler prizes. Details: 252-808-2286 or bartabillfish.com.

Thur. 14: Beach Jive after Five. 5:30-7:30pm. Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle.

Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

24-30: Shark Week. NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Free with admission. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

28-29: Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish. Event is based at the Big Rock Weigh Station parking lot, 405 Evans St., Morehead City. Details: 252-247-3883.

Sat. 30: Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-3pm. Minimum age is 8. Cost is $300. Reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

AUGUST 2, 9: Habitat Restoration Days. 9:30am-2pm. NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252-393-8185 or visit nccoast.org.

Fri. 5: Concert at Fort Macon. This final concert of the season features Wild Honey. The concerts are free and open to the public. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

6, 13, 20, 27: Summer Concert Series. 7-8:30pm.

Presented annually by the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept., these free concerts are held at Jaycee Park in downtown Morehead City. This month, performers include Day-Lee Dose, 6th; Replica, 13th; Jazz Coalition, 20th; Big Drink, 27th. Details: 252-7265083.

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8, 15, 22: Concert at Fort Macon. This month’s performers include Conch Stew, 8th, Scearce & Ketner, 15th and the Morehead City Brass Consortium, 22nd. Free.

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Beaufort Historic Site. Tickets are $100 per person. Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

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A MOMENT OF SOLITUDE

As the sun sets over Atlantic Beach, this lone beachgoer and his dog enjoy having the beach to themselves. While moments like these don’t always come easily during the busy summer months, the sun’s reflection off the water and sand is truly a reminder of how the Crystal Coast got its name. (Photo by Joseph Wootton)

Send submissions of your favorite waterfront scenes in color or black and white to 201 N. 17th Street, Morehead City, NC, 28557, or by e-mail to waterfront@nccoast.com. All digital photos should be at least 300 dpi. To submit your photos for the next “In the Wake,” be sure to send them to editor@nccoast.com before Aug. 19.

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