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by Jen Bloch
Tuesday, April 23, 2:00 pm (at home viewing only)
Carteret County, NC was home to a dolphin and whale hunting industry, used primarily for oil. Historical records aren’t clear how large the industry was. The industry was founded because there are plenty of cetacean species off the coast. As of 2021, the whale center has documented 34 species of cetaceans (all whales, including dolphins and porpoises) along with The center hosts displays of beaked whale skeletons (Plus another being prepped for display) a 37-foot humpback whale skeleton, plus whale teeth, baleen, and whale oil. “Because of our location near ocean currents, the continental shelf, and many other reasons, North Carolina is a hotspot for cetacean diversity on a global scale and we wanted to explain that,” said Keith Rittmaster, Natural Sciences Curator at the North Carolina Maritime Museum and one of the leaders in the effort to create Bonehenge Whale Center. “And quite frankly, these creatures are amazing and I get excited when people learn about them and say WOW!”
Tuesday, May 7, 2:00 pm
(Includes a NIGHT SKY UPDATE with Brian! (an SLN favorite!) This show will explore the star lore of the Ojibwe, a First Nations tribe living in the Great Lakes Region of southern Canada and the Midwestern United States. We will discover the elements that make up the traditional ecological knowledge of the Ojibwe, to see how they incorporate their cultural values into creating an understanding of the world around them.
Tuesday, May 14, 2:00 pm
The Great Basin National Park Foundation passionately works to enhance, preserve, and interpret the starry night skies, wide-open scenery, cultural heritage, and diverse native ecosystems of Great Basin National Park. Our presenters will share an overview of the diverse aspects of this stunning park, as well as a glimpse into the Dark Skies!
“I owe my life to my hobbies—especially stamp collecting”—Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tuesday, May 21, 2:00 pm
FDR was a man with many interests and the means to pursue them. He loved to hunt, fish, plant trees, sail and he collected stamps, books, and birds! We will be looking at reproductions of some of his ship models, naval prints, book collection, and photos of the original “ Oddities” exhibit, as well as a map of FDR’s tree farm.
Tuesday, May 28, 2:00 pm
The massive scale of World War II is illustrated at the Plaza of Presidents, a stunning tribute to the 10 American presidents who served in various ways during WW II. We will be joining our friend Bryan, (yet another favorite!) at The Plaza of the Presidents outside the museum, which features ten monuments honoring these presidents: President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S Truman ( Commanders-in-Chief) Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, James E. Carter, Jr., Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush who served in uniform. Join us as we learn about their different connections to WWII.