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34772
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Sea Level, North Carolina, is home to the oldest retirement home in the United States, Sailor’s Snug Harbor. Created in 1801, the home was founded to care for aging and worn out sailors. In 1833, the facility was officially opened in Long Island, New York to care for retired merchant seamen. While the original property retained its historic value, residents required updated medical facilities which led to the search for a new facility. Sea Level was chosen, and in 1976, the home reopened in North Carolina. The facility’s maritime history remains part of the community; today, maritime art and nautical artifacts adorn the institution which is home to retired mariners and non-mariners alike.
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34786
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A painting of a schooner by artist D.G. Bell was discovered in a Florida garage, dated to 1934. Interested in the work’s history, the owner began chasing leads on the art’s origins by contacting Carteret County citizens whose names were listed on the backside of the painting. One of the names, Tibbie Roberts, yielded answers. Ms. Roberts confirmed that the painting had been given to a local couple as a going-away gift in 1937. D.G. Bell owned a gift shop in Morehead City where he exhibited and sold some of his work. Today, several of his paintings are held in collections at the Carteret County Historical Society. Following the discovery of his work, it was decided that a party would be held to unveil the “long lost” painting and showcase Bell’s talent.
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34787
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Following political upheaval, French Huguenot immigrants settled in New Bern, North Carolina in the late 17th century. Throughout the 18th century, this community thrived and welcomed new members to the diaspora. The author believes that several French pirates aboard Blackbeard’s captured French flagship settled in Beaufort. These populations, the author argues, influenced “Down East” linguistic patterns used today throughout Carteret County. The author provides a list of similarities between French grammar and Down East dialect.
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4.The Versatile Magnetism of Carteret County by Simpson, Bob New East Vol. 1 Issue 3, June/July 1973
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35567
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The attraction to the area, also known as the “Crystal Coast” or “Down East,” could be felt far and wide, extending from natives to visitors who became residents. Some of the hooks that this waterborne region could boast: pier fishing, big game fishing; charter boats. Other appealing aspects catered to land lovers. One, a thriving historical society, interests ranging from the area’s Colonial origins to association with Blackbeard. Another was the Croatan National Forest, a refuge for wildlife and hunter alike.
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35734
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Stanley suggested there was NC Coastal treasure not buried in the briny depths. Noted treasure troves on land included the newly restored boardwalk and Hampton Mariner’s Museum. There was also waterborne treasure above the waves, such as the tour boat Karen Ann and marine science laboratory where Rachel Carson penned The Sea Around Us.
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Beaufort--History; Beaufort--Description and travel; Hampton Mariner's Museum (Beaufort); Carteret County--History; Carteret County--Description and travel; Blackbeard, d. 1718; Fort Macon (Carteret County); Cape Hatteras Lighthouse; Cape Lookout--History; Marine resource centers--North Carolina, Coastal; Marine sciences--Research
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35970
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One tale involved whiskey runners during the Prohibition, which inspired the transcribed tune about the town's role in the flourishing of the alcohol trade. Another story that could be considered legend involved the crew of the Crissie Wright, a ship first found drifting around Diamond Shoals. Added to the mystery were the frozen crew of the ship whose drifting ended in Beaufort harbor. The discovery inspired a saying still known in Carteret County, “cold as the night the Crissie Wright came ashore.”
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41009
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Named after members of minor nobility and by King Charles II, the profiled eight counties include Carteret and Craven, as well as what became known as Columbus and Chowan.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue 6, November 2019,
p52-54
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Albemarle County--History; Craven County--History; Carteret County--History; Hyde County--History; Bertie County--History; Columbus County--History; Chowan County--History; Perquimans County--Houses; Monck, George, 1608-1677; Hyde, Edward, Earl of Clarendon, 1609-1674; Berkeley, William, 1605-1677; Carteret, George, 1610-1680; Colleton, John, 1608-1666; Craven, William, 1608-1697; Chowan County--see also Shaftesbury County; Perquimans County--see also Berkeley County
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41199
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Carteret County’s involvement in the marine biology field, originating during the Civil War, continues through its eight marine science research and educational agencies. They include Geodynamics LLC, who does contractual work with NOAA and the Navy, and Duke University’s Marine Laboratory.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 ,
p67-69
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Carteret County--History; Carteret County--Marine biology; Fort Macon--Marine biology--Civil War; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--lab--Beaufort; Carteret County--Marine science agencies--oceanic research; Duke University--Marine Laboratory--Piver's Island ; Fort Macon (Carteret County)--History; Marine resource centers--North Carolina, Coastal; Marine sciences--Research--Beaufort; Geodynamics LLC (Beaufort); Coastal management; Carteret County--Economic conditions