Occupied Beaufort Featured in New Museum Exhibit

BEAUFORT – Step back in time to 1862 with a new exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. “Watched by Sound and Sea: Occupied Beaufort, 1862”.

Artifacts and hands-on features tell the story of how the Civil War transformed the quiet coastal community of Beaufort.

“Unlike most North Carolina towns, Beaufort was occupied by Union troops for most of the Civil War,” said Civil War Exhibit Curator Lori Duppstadt. “This exhibit shows what life was like for residents at that time, and highlights their stories.”

In addition, the Museum will offer free monthly presentations featuring experts on the Civil War.

The exhibit and monthly speakers are part of statewide Civil War sesquicentennial commemorations. For information visit www.nccivilwar150.com.