Meet in the Fort at 10:30 or 2:30 to learn about a 19th century musket's history, loading procedures, and firing.
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Posted on: Friday, July 21, 2017 - 8:09pmEvents and Programs
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Events and Programs
Fort Macon State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday until Sun Jul 30 2017 except Sat Jul 15 2017, Sun Jul 16 2017.
Sat, 07/01/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm, Sun, 07/02/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm, Sat, 07/08/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm, Sun, 07/09/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm, Sat, 07/22/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm, Sun, 07/23/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm, Sat, 07/29/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm, Sun, 07/30/2017 - 10:30am to 3:00pm Start Location:
Fort Macon
Meet in the Fort entrance for a guided tour of Fort Macon. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are held daily at 11:00, 12:00, 2:00, & 3:00.
Date of Event:
Repeats every day until Mon Jul 31 2017 except Thu Feb 16 2017, Sat Jul 15 2017, Sun Jul 16 2017.
Sat, 07/01/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/02/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/04/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/05/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/07/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 07/08/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/09/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/13/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/14/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/19/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/20/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/21/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 07/22/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/23/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/24/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/27/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/28/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 07/29/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/30/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/31/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Start Location:
Fort
Meet at the Visitor Center and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area.
Date of Event:
Repeats every month on June, July, August on the fourth Monday until Mon Aug 28 2017 .
Mon, 06/26/2017 - 9:00am, Mon, 07/24/2017 - 9:00am, Mon, 08/28/2017 - 9:00am Start Location:
Visitor Center
Meet in the Fort entrance for a guided tour of Fort Macon. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are held daily at 11:00, 12:00, 2:00, & 3:00.
Date of Event:
Sat, 07/01/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/02/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/04/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/05/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/07/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 07/08/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/09/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/13/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/14/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/19/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/20/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/21/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 07/22/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/23/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/24/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 07/27/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 07/28/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 07/29/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 07/30/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 07/31/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Start Location:
Fort
Sign your kids up to work with a Park Ranger to earn their Jr. Ranger Patch. This event is for children age 6-12 who must be accompanied by an adult. Program lasts from 2:00 - 4:30. Space is limited. Call the park office in advance to register. 252-726-3775
Date of Event:
Repeats every month on June on the second Thursday until Fri Jun 09 2017 . Also includes Mon Jun 19 2017, Thu Jul 13 2017, Mon Jul 24 2017, Thu Aug 03 2017, Thu Aug 17 2017.
Thu, 06/08/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm, Mon, 06/19/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm, Thu, 07/13/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm, Mon, 07/24/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm, Thu, 08/03/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm, Thu, 08/17/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm Start Location:
Visitor Center
Contact:
Fort Macon State Park
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512Phone252-726-3775
fort.macon@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 34.697952
Longitude: -76.678340
Park Hours:
Fort Macon: 9am - 5:30pm daily.
Coastal Education and Visitor Center: 9am - 5pm daily.
Bookstore: 9am - 5pm Phone 252-247-3100
Bathhouse Area:
November - February: 8am - 5:30pm
March: 8am - 7pm
April, May, September and October: 8am - 8pm
June - August: 8am - 9pm
Swimming Area:
10am - 5:45pm Memorial Day until Labor Day, if staffing permits
Fort Parking Area:
November - March: 8am - 6pm
April, May, September and October: 8am - 7pm
June - August: 8am - 8pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
8am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm Monday - Friday
Closed state holidays