The Miracle of the Mirlo Rescue
When a German torpedo struck the British Tanker Mirlo in the afternoon of August 16, 1918 off the coast of …
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.
When War Raged Offshore | WWII on the Outer Banks
For six months, one of the most horrific battles of WWII raged along the sandy shoreline of the Outer Banks. …
The Sinking of U576 |Outer Banks Shipwrecks
The Sinking of U576 For most of 1942, the horrors of WWII lived on the doorstep of the Outer Banks. …
A Shipwreck Mystery at Nags Head
The shipwreck that has come to rest beside the Nags Head Town Hall is now just a skeleton, the bones …
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 …
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 …