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History Unfiltered: Off the Shelf at MOA

Welcome to History Unfiltered: Off the Shelf at MOA—where North Carolina's northeastern past breaks out of the display cases and comes alive. Pull up a chair, leave the white gloves behind, and discover what's waiting just off the shelf!

Experience the raw, untold stories of the Albemarle region, straight from the vaults and behind-the-scenes.

Explore forgotten trade routes, secret local legends, and the everyday people who built our region.

Engage with history like never before through artifacts, insider curator takes, and fresh perspectives on our shared heritage.

August 4, 2026

Boatbuilding During the American Revolutionary War

Explores the history of early shipbuilding in northeastern North Carolina from the late 1600s through the Revolutionary War era, highlighting the tradespeople, major trade hubs, and the critical economic and military roles played by local shipyards.