The Belhaven Memorial Museum

02/01/2026

Please heed this advice from NCDOT!

02/01/2026

11/11/2025

Thank you Veterans of our great Country! Last Friday we found this gigantic 48 star flag in the Belhaven Memorial Museum in a trunk. I wonder how many 20 foot pre WWII flags are out there?

11/08/2025

10/07/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The Belhaven Police Department has concluded its investigation into reports of financial fraud affecting two local nonprofit organizations: the Belhaven Celebrations Committee and the Belhaven Memorial Museum.

On July 18, 2025, the Belhaven Celebrations Committee reported unauthorized transactions on its checking account. A second report was filed on August 13, 2025, by the Belhaven Memorial Museum regarding similar suspicious activity.

The investigation identified 61-year-old Veronica Ward of Belhaven, who served on the board for both organizations, as the individual responsible for the fraudulent activity.

On October 7, 2025, the Belhaven Police Department obtained warrants charging Ward with eight counts of Felony Embezzlement and three counts of Felony Identity Theft.

On October 7, 2025, Ward voluntarily turned herself in at the Beaufort County Magistrate’s Office, where she was processed and held on secured bonds totaling $54,000.00.

“These two organizations are deeply rooted in our community, and the trust placed in those who manage their operations is critical,” said Wesley Waters, Chief of the Belhaven Police Department. “This case serves as a reminder of the importance of oversight and accountability in all community-based organizations. We appreciate the cooperation of both groups in bringing this investigation to a close.”

No further information will be released at this time.

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09/22/2025

Thank you to everyone that came out to the 1st Belhaven Memorial Museum fundraiser of 2025! We raised a little over $4k (not including some additional large pledges). If you were unable to make it by - you may make a donation on the webpage www.belhavenmuseum.org. I can also arrange for you to see the museum (in it's present state) - just give me a call (252) 732-5190. This is YOUR Museum Belhaven!!!! THANKS!

09/22/2025

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? Please donate today! If you would like to make an in-person donation, please feel free to donate at the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce located at 265 E Water Street or Down East Preservation located directly across from the Museum.

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