Paddle Through History with Bob Surridge Join us as we paddle the blackwater on Rice Creek.  The discussion will focus on Winnabow's Governors Row with the stories of North Carolina governors, Nathanial Rice (1684 - 1753) and Daniel Russell (1845 - 1908). Southport Historical Society members receive a discount! $50 for members/$55 non-members; Bring your own Boat […]

The N.C. Fourth of July Festival invites the community to the Red, White & Blue Shrimparoo, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at The American Fish Company in Southport. All proceeds from this event will benefit this year’s festival which will be held June 30 through July 4 in Southport and Oak […]

Second Tuesday Talk with Jake Grossman  Jake Grossman is the educator and collections coordinator at the Old Baldy Foundation. His presentation will profile a few US women lighthouse keepers, such as Hannah Thomas, Rebecca Long, and Catherine Moore, as well as others. Women were responsible for keeping the lights burning when the male keeper could not. […]

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week Ice Cream Social The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce invites the local business community and our elected officials to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with an ice cream social Tuesday, May 9 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pole Barn at Dorsett […]

History of Scent with Desiree Bridge Join us as we learn what scented ingredients our ancestors would have used for rituals, attracting a partner, or medical treatment.  People have always been aware of the power of aromatics. Still, throughout history, our preferred scents have changed depending on the dependability of ingredients and a culture’s changing […]

This event was postponed until June 29th due to inclement weather.

Cape Fear A Cappella: America Sings! @ Harper Library Celebrating the diversity of American culture and history in the songs we have sung since the nation was founded. Our selections range from Yankee Doodle to Billy Joel and many songs in between that make up the musical fabric of American life. All are welcome! Call […]

Join the John N. Smith Cemetery Restoration and Preservation, Inc. as we host a parade to honor and remember our fallen heroes. And that's not all - immediately following the parade, the American Legion Bellamy Joyner Post 213 will conduct a memorial program that you won't want to miss. Join us in honoring our community's […]