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Steaming into the 20th Century: The Advent of Steam Technology in North Carolina

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NC Maritime Museum at Southport

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Join our crew in learning about the Age of Steam and the communities of the Lower Cape Fear during the turn of the 20th century. This exhibit will explore how steam engines work, the island and beach communities, travel within the region and around the world, as well as the African American experience in this post-Civil War era. Access the exhibit through the title above. Enjoy images, news clippings, videos, and more!

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