Historic Jarvisburg Colored School | A Unique Slice of Outer Banks History
It is a simple white wooden structure that stands beside the road in Jarvisburg. The sign out front reads “Historic …
Category: Outer Banks History
Mystery of the Sea | The Oldest North Carolina Shipwreck
All photos and images courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources. The pile of timbers first showed …
Graveyard of the Atlantic | What’s in a name?
Why is it called the Graveyard of the Atlantic? David Stick, a legendary Outer Banks author, and historian, coined “Graveyard …
Queen Elizabeth of the Outer Banks
Elizabeth R and the Queen The Queen seems ubiquitous on the Outer Banks. That would be Queen Elizabeth I, seemingly …
FDR visits the Outer Banks
Mid August 1937—excitement was running high on the Outer Banks. President Roosevelt was coming to Manteo for the August 18 …
Nags Head Woods | A Remarkable History
Today, Nags Head Woods is one of the most diverse and interesting of the maritime forests that line the sound …
Oyster Wars | Pirates & The History of Oyster Harvesting on the OBX
The Mighty Oyster Goes to War The oyster is a remarkable creature. Capable of filtering and cleaning up to 50 …
Boat Building on the Outer Banks
Boat Building – An Important Piece of the Outer Banks Economy It’s no secret that the Outer Banks economy is …
“The Secret Token” Book Review – The Enduring Mystery of the Lost Colony
The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke A Book Review There is, perhaps, …
The Lesser-Known Tales of Blackbeard
In the Pirate’s Wake – The Other Tales of Blackbeard Behind every great pirate, there are stories to be told, …