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Category: The History Of The Outer Banks

The Outer Banks has a rich history.  From the birth of aviation to the hosting of pirate gatherings, the Outer Banks has always been an incredible place.

Join us, as we delve into all that the Outer Banks has been, and all that you can explore during your stay.

The Miracle of the Mirlo Rescue
The History Of The Outer Banks

The Miracle of the Mirlo Rescue

By Kip Tabb March 15, 2019 March 7, 2019

When a German torpedo struck the British Tanker Mirlo in the afternoon of August 16, 1918 off the coast of …

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When War Raged Offshore | WWII on the Outer Banks
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When War Raged Offshore | WWII on the Outer Banks

By Kip Tabb March 8, 2019 April 23, 2019

For six months, one of the most horrific battles of WWII raged along the sandy shoreline of the Outer Banks. …

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The Sinking of U576 |Outer Banks Shipwrecks
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The Sinking of U576 |Outer Banks Shipwrecks

By Kip Tabb February 13, 2019 February 6, 2019

The Sinking of U576 For most of 1942, the horrors of WWII lived on the doorstep of the Outer Banks. …

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A Shipwreck Mystery at Nags Head
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A Shipwreck Mystery at Nags Head

By Kip Tabb January 24, 2019 March 1, 2019

The shipwreck that has come to rest beside the Nags Head Town Hall is now just a skeleton, the bones …

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Historic Jarvisburg Colored School | A Unique Slice of Outer Banks History
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Historic Jarvisburg Colored School | A Unique Slice of Outer Banks History

By Kip Tabb January 10, 2019 May 10, 2019

It is a simple white wooden structure that stands beside the road in Jarvisburg. The sign out front reads “Historic …

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Mystery of the Sea | The Oldest North Carolina Shipwreck
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Mystery of the Sea | The Oldest North Carolina Shipwreck

By Kip Tabb December 20, 2018 December 14, 2018

All photos and images courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources. The pile of timbers first showed …

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Graveyard of the Atlantic | What’s in a name?
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Graveyard of the Atlantic | What’s in a name?

By Kip Tabb December 15, 2018 December 13, 2018

Why is it called the Graveyard of the Atlantic?  David Stick, a legendary Outer Banks author, and historian, coined “Graveyard …

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Queen Elizabeth of the Outer Banks
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Queen Elizabeth of the Outer Banks

By Kip Tabb November 21, 2018 October 31, 2018

Elizabeth R and the Queen The Queen seems ubiquitous on the Outer Banks. That would be Queen Elizabeth I, seemingly …

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FDR visits the Outer Banks
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FDR visits the Outer Banks

By Kip Tabb November 8, 2018 November 12, 2018

Mid August 1937—excitement was running high on the Outer Banks. President Roosevelt was coming to Manteo for the August 18 …

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Nags Head Woods | A Remarkable History
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Nags Head Woods | A Remarkable History

By Kip Tabb November 5, 2018 November 20, 2018

Today, Nags Head Woods is one of the most diverse and interesting of the maritime forests that line the sound …

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