Join Museum Curator John Hairr and Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly from the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort as they take a look this sport of kings and share their research on North Carolina’s role in the history of surfing.
There will be several presentations and video footage that helps tell the story of wave riding, board shaping and why North Carolina’s coast is an East Coast surfing destination.
The presentation will focus on the early history of surfing along the Carolina coast, investigating influential figures such as Alexander Hume Ford, a South Carolinian and a major contributor to the spread of the sport from Hawaii. The Surfing NC Timeline project and North Carolina’s place in the history of the sport of surfing will be examined.
The presentation will give visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of surfing in our own corner of the world. There is no advance registration and walk-ins are welcome to attend the event.
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring the History of Surfing to Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head,” stated David Cartier, Public Relations Coordinator for the North Carolina Maritime Museum system. “Surfing is synonymous with the Outer Banks so we feel the program will draw a great crowd.’ he said.
Admission to the event is free. Donations are appreciated.
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