Summer 2021 Sand Bar Lectures – Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Welcome to the 2021 Sand Bar Lectures at the Museum of Coastal Carolina.
Mask Policy — Effective August 2, 2021 — For the safety of our staff and guests and in accordance with the latest CDC guidance and Gov. Cooper’s recommendation, all visitors over age 5 are required to wear a mask or face covering regardless of vaccination status.
May 25 at 6:00 PM – Fire Ecology: Lessons from Tree Rings presented by Dr. Monica Rothers
June 1 at 6:00 PM – From Nets to Plates presented by Lori Sanderling from the NC Maritime Museum at Southport
June 8 at 6:00 PM – Invasion of the Lionfish presented by Jamie Justice
June 15 at 6:00 PM – The Wild Horses of the East Coast presented by Sue Immen
June 22 at 6:00 PM – Air Force One presented by Howie Franklin (includes book signing)
June 29 at 6:00 PM – Birding 101 presented by Jill Peleuses
July 6 at 6:00 PM – “Pirates Have Problems” presented by No Sleeves Magic – This free program is co-sponsored by the Town of Ocean Isle Beach. Weather permitting, it will take place outside at the Town Park stage next to the museum. In case of rain, the program will be moved inside the museum and seating will be limited.
July 13 at 6:00 PM – A Rare Titanic Family presented by Julie Hedgepeth Williams (includes book signing)
July 20 at 6:00 PM – A Holocaust Love Story presented by Sheldon Bleiweiss
July 27 at 6:00 PM – Pirates presented by Jim McKee
August 3 at 6:00 PM – Sharks! presented by Kristin Holloman Noe from the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
August 10 at 6:00 PM – Thirst for Power (film that explores our dependence on water for energy)
August 17 at 6:00 PM – Larry Loggerhead Travels to the Sea Turtle Hospital presented by Paul Mila (includes book signing)
August 24 at 6:00 PM – Future of Energy (film that explores the clean energy revolution)
August 31 at 6:00 PM – Core Sounders (film that documents the endangered culture, heritage, and traditional livelihood of NC’s Core Sound communities)