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Lighting the maritime path: The geography of North Carolina's lighthouses
In this lesson students will examine images of North Carolina lighthouses from the Built Heritage Collection at North Carolina State University and explore various websites to determine the relative location of eight North Carolina lighthouses and develop an understanding of maritime activities and coastal living.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies)
By Sonna Jamerson.
Sunrise on Bald Head Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Sunrise on Bald Head Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina
This is sunrise on Bald Head Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Format: image/photograph
Bald Head Island Lighthouse at night
Bald Head Island Lighthouse at night
This is Bald Head Island Lighthouse at night, at Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Built in 1817, the lighthouse, nicknamed "Old Baldy," is the oldest still standing in the state. It is no longer in use.
Format: image/photograph
Old Baldy Lighthouse and the Smith Island Museum of History
Visit Old Baldy, North Carolina's oldest lighthouse and learn about its rich maritime history.
Format: article/field trip opportunity