Annual Membership Meeting
Ring in the new year, reconnect with fellow supporters and say hello to the Friends’ 50th Anniversary.
Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship, Service & Maritime HeritageJoin Us for the First Friends Gathering of 2027
Members, supporters and community friends are invited to gather for the Annual Membership Meeting as we reflect on the year behind us, look toward the year ahead and begin celebrating the Friends’ 50th Anniversary.
Registration Coming Soon
Advance registration information will be posted here when it becomes available.
A New Year and a Milestone Anniversary
The Annual Membership Meeting is an opportunity to come together, celebrate the people who make our work possible and look ahead to another year of supporting the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center.
Reflect on Our Progress
Hear organizational updates and highlights from the Friends’ work supporting maritime education, preservation, programs and community engagement.
Look Ahead Together
Learn more about the year ahead as the Friends begins celebrating its 50th Anniversary and continues building support for the Museum’s mission.
Celebrate the Rowme Drawing
The winning ticket for the Rowme skiff will be drawn during the meeting, adding a special coastal tradition to this milestone gathering.
The Rowme Raffle
The Rowme skiff drawing will be held during the Annual Membership Meeting on January 9.
Purchase your raffle tickets in advance and help support a coastal heritage fundraiser benefiting the Friends’ work on behalf of the Museum.
Enter the Drawing
Visit the secure raffle page for ticket information and official drawing details.
Buy Rowme Raffle TicketsAdditional Details Are Coming Soon
The meeting time, location, agenda and live viewing link will be posted here as plans are finalized. Please check back for updates before the meeting.
Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
The Friends is the nonprofit partner supporting the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Membership, charitable gifts, volunteer service and community partnerships help preserve maritime heritage and expand educational opportunities for residents and visitors.
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