Outer Banks, Now and Then
MANTEO — Take a look back in time through images of coastal Carolina from the past and present at the Outer Banks History Center (OBHC) in Manteo. With a broad perspective and a light-hearted touch, this retrospective, entitled “The Outer Banks Now and Then: Where We Are, Where We’ve Been,” promises to inspire laughter, nostalgia, and reflection on ways that life has changed over time. The exhibit opens Friday, Feb. 29, at 6 p.m., with the added life and lore of legendary songwriter Mojo Collins performing his ballads about the Outer Banks.
Exhibit subjects range from prehistory and geology to entertainment and weather prediction, showcasing change and continuity and highlighting the unique aspects of life at the edge of the sea. Artifacts will also be part of the experience, invoking memories and a sense of wonder for young and old alike.
The exhibit, which will be on display through Dec. 31, offers an opportunity to view a sample of what the Outer Banks History Center offers. Topics such as boat-building, fishing, and midwifery will be explored in the exhibit and can be researched in greater depth through the center’s collections. The exhibit highlights the “Telling Our Stories” 2008 theme of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.
“Our hope is for this exhibit to inspire one and all to delve into some of the hundreds of fascinating topics for which we have published and original materials at the Outer Banks History Center,” said curator KaeLi Spiers. “From diaries and letters to our vast collection of books, magazines and photographs, there is something of interest to just about anyone and endless opportunities to enrich our understanding of place.”
Light refreshments will be served on opening night. This event is free and open to the public as is the exhibit. For more information contact Kaeli Spiers at (252) 473-2655 or email obhc@ncmail.net.