The Museum of the Albemarle will host our monthly History for Lunch on Wednesday, Apr. 22 at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium. The Museum of the Albemarle, a part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History, is an agency of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Captain George E. Krietemeyer, US Coast Guard (Retired), will discuss the 235-year history of the US Coast Guard in North Carolina, beginning with the arrival of the USRC Diligence in 1792. Built in Washington, NC, to Alexander Hamilton’s design and specifications, its primary mission was to collect tariffs. Diligence quickly became involved in chasing pirates and aiding vessels in distress. The Coast Guard now has more than 5,000 members working in North Carolina, saving lives and overseeing oil spills all over the world. Krietemeyer’s new book, Guardians of the Graveyard of the Atlantic, describes their history and plans.

The Museum will offer the History for Lunch program in-person and through Zoom. To attend the lecture virtually, register in advance to receive the meeting link. Registration is not required to attend the lecture in person.

The virtual program is supported by Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle.