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The Keeper's Times
The Old Baldy Foundation Community Newsletter
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Operations at Old Baldy
Hours and Operations:
Tuesday- Saturday:10-4
(last lighthouse climb at 3:30 pm)
Hours and Operations starting on June 1st after Memorial Day:
Monday- Saturday: 9-5
(last lighthouse climb at 4:30 pm)
Sunday: 11-5
(last lighthouse climb at 4:30 pm)
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COVID-19 Saftey Details
The lighthouse and museum remain open in compliance with local and state COVID-19 regulations. Guests who are fully vaccinated can enter with no face mask, and hand sanitizer is available for all shoppers and climbers. (Please note masks are still required to board the Bald Head Island ferry).
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Events at Old Baldy return!
Old Baldy's legacy has allowed it to become a place of gathering for the Bald Head Island community. The Old Baldy Foundation curates a series of events every year to honor this gathering place while fundraising for the historic preservation of our iconic lighthouse. Due to the hardships of 2020, many of our celebrations were put on hold. We are eager to bring back these occasions in a safe fashion this year and are pleased to announce the following festivities are planned!
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Historic Happy Hour
Tonight!
5pm
Join us at Old Baldy tonight for our next Historic Happy Hour, featuring a lively tribute to the colorful life of Benjamin Smith. A Revolutionary War veteran, one-time owner of Bald Head Island, enslaver, and survivor of a duel, Smith lived large enough for a few lives. For the happy hour event, we will have Jim McKee, the site manager of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, on hand to tell of Smith's exploits, achievements, and influential contributions to the history of Bald Head Island. The event starts at 5 pm. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
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North Carolina
Marketplace
Sunday, June 13th 12-3pm
Spend the afternoon at Old Baldy while shopping for local goods from NC artisans & artisanal food purveyors! From NC oysters, fresh farm produce, local meats, hand-crafted soaps, artisan woodwork to home decor, enjoy supporting these North Carolina makers!
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Book Signing and Historic Happy Hour Featuring Jeremy Moss
Friday, June 11th 5pm
Moss will speak about Stede Bonnet's exploits, what he did alongside Blackbeard and how his pirating career met a dead end in the Cape Fear. Enjoy wine, beer, Hors' Douvres and take home a signed copy of his book!
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4th of July Golf Cart Parade
Sunday, July 4th 11 AM
This beloved island tradition is back! Starting at 11 AM, on the 4th of July, a parade of Golf Carts festively decorated in island and Patriotic spirit will make their way around Bald Head Island. Make plans to watch the parade or sign up to include your cart in the parade. Follow the link below for information on how to register your golf cart and details about the parade!
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Old Baldy Annual
Duck Race
Saturday, August 7th 9am
Adopt a duck for only $10 for a chance to win $500. All the adopted rubber ducks will race down the Bald Head Creek. If your duck is the first across the finish line, you will take home the cash prize! While we invite you to join in for the festivities, you do not need to be present to win. We will contact the winner directly after the race.
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Run for the Light 5k/10k and National Lighthouse Day Festival
Sunday, August 8th at 5pm
The Run for the Light is a scenic run near dunes and through the maritime forest. Enjoy sweeping views while running at dusk toward the light of Old Baldy. Make your participation in this race an entire day your whole family can enjoy an afternoon celebrating National Lighthouse Day with games, music, bbq, beer and more!
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May History Moment
The tale of Stede Bonnet returns to the Bald Head!
By Hunter Ingram
He might not have the fearsome legacy of Blackbeard or the rumored treasure trove of Captain William Kidd, but Stede Bonnet has a reputation all his own.
Known as the Gentleman Pirate, Bonnet was a wealthy planter in Barbados who bought his way into piracy in 1716 – not the most respectable means of climbing the proverbial ship’s ladder. Bonnet started out with fat pockets and plenty of ports to pillage, but he had to make a name for himself if he was going to survive the ruthless world of piracy. He would go on to plague the East Coast alongside Blackbeard and made his last stand on the Cape Fear River in the fall of 1718.
Although he only flew the black flag for a short time, Bonnet forged himself a thrilling story nonetheless – one you can learn about for yourself at a special event next month at Old Baldy featuring author Jeremy Moss highlighted above in the event section.
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History Hunters Returns in 2021!
Every Tuesday following Memorial Day, find a puzzle for all budding historians on our website! Complete the puzzle to reveal a clue with the location of a hidden treasure. Be the first to find it and take home the prize!
Each week the first history hunter to find the treasure will be treated to ice cream for two at Sandpiper Coffee and Ice Cream, along with two free admissions to the Old Baldy Lighthouse.
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