Commemorative Brick Program
Along the waterfront at Gallants Channel, thousands of commemorative bricks tell stories of family, friendship, service, remembrance and a shared connection to North Carolina’s maritime heritage.
Brick Orders Are Temporarily Paused
We are working with our brick distributor to create a new integrated ordering form that will make purchasing and personalizing commemorative bricks easier. New brick orders are temporarily paused while that work is completed. Thank you for your patience—we look forward to reopening ordering soon.
Good News for Those Waiting on a Brick
We just placed a large order for commemorative bricks purchased over the last two years. Once those bricks are confirmed and installed at Gallants Channel, we will email purchasers with details and invite you to come commemorate with us.
Your Story Becomes Part of Gallants Channel
A commemorative brick is more than an inscription—it becomes part of a place dedicated to preserving and sharing North Carolina’s maritime story.
The brick walkways at Gallants Channel honor loved ones, recognize military service, celebrate families and milestones, and preserve personal connections to Beaufort, the Museum and our coastal heritage.
Honor Someone Special
Recognize a family member, friend, mentor or someone whose life and story deserve a permanent place of remembrance.
Mark a Meaningful Moment
Celebrate an anniversary, milestone, family connection or another occasion that holds special meaning.
Recognize Service
Honor military service and the men and women whose service is part of our community and maritime heritage.
A Permanent Place in Our Maritime Story
Commemorative bricks at Gallants Channel create lasting tributes within one of the Museum’s most distinctive waterfront spaces.
- Personalized inscriptions create meaningful tributes to people, families, milestones and memories.
- Many bricks recognize veterans and honor military service.
- Bricks are installed together at Gallants Channel as part of scheduled installation projects.
- Each brick becomes part of a growing collection of stories connected to our maritime community.
Building a Better Ordering Experience
We are currently working with our brick distributor to create an integrated ordering form for the Friends commemorative brick program.
The new process will provide one streamlined place to submit brick information, personalization details and future orders.
While that work is underway, we have temporarily paused new brick orders. We appreciate your patience as we put the new system in place and prepare to reopen the program.
Caring for Nearly 2,000 Stories
1,933 bricks inventoriedFriends volunteers have undertaken a detailed inventory of the commemorative bricks installed at Gallants Channel, reviewing the existing benches and documenting the bricks that make up this special place.
This work is helping us better understand the program, preserve its history and prepare for future installations. It is a significant project made possible by volunteers who have carefully reviewed and documented brick after brick.
A Place Filled With Stories
Together, the commemorative bricks at Gallants Channel create a visible record of the people and connections that have shaped our community.
Remembrance
Families have created lasting memorials to loved ones whose stories remain part of the places and community they loved.
Service
Many bricks recognize military service and honor those who served our country and their communities.
Connection
Each inscription adds another personal story to a shared waterfront space that connects generations.
Every Brick Has a Story
We are proud to care for this special collection of tributes and the memories they represent. Thank you to every family, member, veteran and supporter who has made their story part of Gallants Channel.