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Join us as we host two showings of At the Movies: Soul Surfer on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. In this drama based on real events, surfer Bethany Hamilton relies on her faith and the support of her parents as she attempts a comeback in championship surfing after losing an arm in a shark attack. MPA rating: PG; run time: 106 minutes.
Before or after enjoying the movie, visit our newest exhibition, Where the Waves Break: Surfing in Northeastern North Carolina. Surfing, Surfing has been around for centuries, with roots in Polynesia, particularly Hawaii and Tahiti. Along North Carolina’s southern coastline, early forms of surfing activity were first documented in 1909. Surfing was introduced to the northern coast of North Carolina in the 1920s. What began as a sacred activity for Indigenous islanders has become a mix of cultures all its own. For more than a hundred years, many surfers have ridden these waves. For some, surfing is a profession; for others, it is a hobby, a therapeutic activity, a community to join, or a mechanism to raise awareness for causes.
Preregistration is required for groups of 10 or more.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S Water St,Elizabeth City,NC,United States
