Join the Southport Historical Society
Mission Statement
The Society works to preserve Robert Ryark's heritage through fostering educational, cultural, and historical activities depicting his life and writings. Because of Robert Ruark's demonstrated love of the ecology of the lower Cape Fear, the Society also focuses on promoting and supporting the health and sustainability of the North Carolina coastal old oak tree population in and around the Southport area.
The Robert Ruark Society is a non-profit organization, which supports its mission through membership dues, generous personal and business donations and fundraising events.
Recent events include:
Annual celebration Robert Ruark life and writings.
Reader-Theatre production of the "Old Man and the Boy".
Sale of oak trees
Presentation of the feature film Something of Value
Annual Membership - $15
To become a member of the Robert Ruark Society mail a check for $15 to the
Robert Ruark Society
119 N. Lord Street
Southport, NC 28461
Call 910.750.1951 for more information.