Category: The History Of The Outer Banks
Mystery of the Sea | The Oldest North Carolina Shipwreck
December 20, 2018
All photos and images courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The pile of t...
Graveyard of the Atlantic | What’s in a name?
December 15, 2018
Why is it called the Graveyard of the Atlantic?
David Stick, a legendary Outer Banks author, and ...
Queen Elizabeth of the Outer Banks
November 21, 2018
Elizabeth R and the Queen
The Queen seems ubiquitous on the Outer Banks. That would be Queen Eliz...
FDR visits the Outer Banks
November 8, 2018
Mid August 1937—excitement was running high on the Outer Banks. President Roosevelt was coming to ...
Nags Head Woods | A Remarkable History
November 5, 2018
Today, Nags Head Woods is one of the most diverse and interesting of the maritime forests that line ...
Oyster Wars | Pirates & The History of Oyster Harvesting on the OBX
October 25, 2018
The Mighty Oyster Goes to War
The oyster is a remarkable creature. Capable of filtering and cleanin...
Boat Building on the Outer Banks
September 21, 2018
Boat Building - An Important Piece of the Outer Banks Economy
It’s no secret that the Outer Banks...
“The Secret Token” Book Review – The Enduring Mystery of the Lost Colony
August 25, 2018
The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke
A Book Review
Th...
The Lesser-Known Tales of Blackbeard
August 16, 2018
In the Pirate’s Wake - The Other Tales of Blackbeard
Behind every great pirate, there are stories...
Carteret Town | What Manteo Could Have Been
August 13, 2018
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The Curious History of Colington Island
July 22, 2018
Colington Island - An Early History
The names of the towns, villages, and areas of the Outer Banks ...
4 Outer Banks Facts that May Surprise You
July 18, 2018
4 Facts about Outer Banks History that Will Surprise You
Looking around at the modern version of th...