Event Dime

Make and Take Crafts: Sailor's Valentines

When:

August 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM

Where:

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, NC

Source:

NC State Parks – Events

Join the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum for your chance to make your own version of a sailor’s valentine. Sailors’ valentines were originally created in the 1800s from seashells and eight-sided cases enclosed in glass. Many sailors’ valentines were purchased in the Caribbean, where sailors commonly sought supplies and ship repairs. After spending months at sea, they bought these souvenirs to bring to their loved ones at home. The program is free and open to the public and registration is not