From the earliest European explorations to modern times, the Outer Banks have been in the middle of the history of this country. This post from Ryan Thibodeau at Carolina Designs takes a look at some of the almost forgotten nuggets of local history from the Civil War to the end of segregated education. “It may… Continue reading the (almost) forgotten history of the outer banks
Category: the stories
the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school
We love this awesome tribute by Phyllis Cole over on the North Beach Sun! Manteo’s Pioneer Theater is an oldie, but a goodie. “It’s the popcorn. The aroma is the first thing that hits you when you approach the ticket office. Okay, maybe it’s the second thing you notice after the unique Tudor exterior so reminiscent… Continue reading the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school
hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…
and the turtles, and the squirrels and lots of other critters. Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc is a 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization dedicated to the treatment and care of the island’s ill and injured wildlife. Its goal is to restore animals to good health, then release them back into the wild. Lou Browning operates HIWR and specializes… Continue reading hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…
she’s back! becky kessler at the mustang music festival
SO many great bands are lined up for this weekend’s Mustang Music Festival to benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund! Great local musicians like Sean Olds and the Church of the Eternal and Big Daddy Love will share the two stages with great regional and national acts like George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners… Continue reading she’s back! becky kessler at the mustang music festival
wanchese fishermen roll with the changes
Wanchese is a fishing village that has withstood the test of time. In Susan West’s article ,”The Will of Wanchese”, in The Working Waterfront (published by The Island Institute), she introduces us to the men who’ve been fishing local waters for generations. “Willie R. Etheridge opened the first fish house in Wanchese in 1936. Etheridge’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren… Continue reading wanchese fishermen roll with the changes
nellie myrtle midgette: an outer banks original beachcomber
If you’ve never been to the Outer Banks Beachcomber Museum, you’ll want to put it on your list. You’ll need to be a little vigilant– checking around to see what days it will be open (hot tip: it’s open Thursdays and Fridays this August from 10 am to 4pm, and usually on holiday weekends), but… Continue reading nellie myrtle midgette: an outer banks original beachcomber
here’s your chance to share your obx story
Hmmm, you say, what’s the deal with that weird “share your story” button on every page of this website? Hidden Outer Banks is a COLLECTIVE: A place where we can ALL share our stories of the obx and what it looks like/feels like for us through words, video, art, photos, music– whatever that means to… Continue reading here’s your chance to share your obx story