MANTEO – The exhibit, “Dare County in the 1930s: Decade of Determination” will be examined in a panel discussion on April 12, at 4p.m., at the Friends of the Outer Banks History Center (OBHC) annual meeting. OBHC chairman Clark Twiddy invites the public to come learn why the 1930s were a pivotal time as new roads [...]
January 11, 2013 – 1:54 pm
MANTEO – Despite the Great Depression, the 1930s were times of great change in Dare County, N.C. The building of roads and bridges, improvements to national historic sites and the resourcefulness of the people created unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and set a new course for the future that would bring the region into national prominence. [...]
October 10, 2012 – 4:00 pm
MANTEO–Despite the Great Depression, the 1930s were times of great change in Dare County. The building of roads and bridges, improvements to national historic sites and a resourceful community reshaped the landscape and set a new course for the future. The region also gained national prominence. On Oct. 23, from 3 – 5 p.m., the Outer [...]
MANTEO - A Civil War photography presentation will be held on Saturday, July 14, in the Meeting Room at Roanoke Island Festival Park from 2-3 p.m. Jointly hosted with Outer Banks History Center, it will feature Civil War historian, Dennis Schurr. The event is free and open to the public. The Civil War is the first [...]
MANTEO – The Friends of the Outer Banks History Center will bring renowned sculptor and painter Gary Casteel to the Outer Banks to present the program at the Friends’ annual meeting. The public is invited to attend this free event on Friday, April 20, in the Roanoke Island Festival Park Small Auditorium adjacent to the [...]
February 24, 2012 – 3:05 pm
MANTEO – The Outer Banks History Center will debut a new exhibit in the History Center Gallery on “First Friday,” March 2, “The Civil War Comes to Roanoke Island: Fishers, Fighters and Freedmen.” It is part of a statewide and national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. “The Civil War Comes [...]
January 18, 2012 – 1:44 pm
RALEIGH – Hurricane Irene demonstrated that advance preparation can go a long way to assist with storm recovery. A free public forum “Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene” will be presented at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on Monday, Feb. 6. N.C. Humanities Council Executive Director Shelley Crisp and museum staff will welcome participants. Registration [...]
January 9, 2012 – 8:20 am
MANTEO – The Outer Banks History Center (OBHC) is seeking letters, diaries, photographs and artifacts of your Civil War-era ancestors, especially those on Roanoke Island in the early 1860s, for an exhibit to open in March. It is part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The exhibit, “The Civil War [...]
November 8, 2011 – 9:33 am
Bentonville Battlefield 910-594-0789; http://www.nchistoricsites.org/bentonvi/bentonvi.htm Four Oaks — site of largest Civil War battle in North Carolina Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — “Civil War Christmas” holiday open house (decorations, music, costumed interpreters) Bennett Place 919-383-4345; http://www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/bennett.htm Durham — site of largest Civil War Confederate troop surrender Dec. 10 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Dec.11 (10 a.m.-3 [...]
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October 20, 2011 – 9:18 am
MANTEO – While many know of the hard work and determination that the Wright brothers exhibited in order to achieve their remarkable flight on Dec. 17, 1903, most people imagine them as experimenters and tinkerers. A new display at the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo features a glimpse into the Wright brothers’ leisure time [...]
MANTEO – Join the Friends of the Outer Banks History Center on April 12 from 7-9 p.m. to hear details of the Bodie Island Lighthouse restoration straight from the contractors who have worked on the project. This presentation is part of the annual membership meeting of The Friends of the Outer Banks History Center. Light [...]
February 7, 2011 – 3:33 pm
MANTEO – Recently the Bodie Island Lighthouse has been encased in more than 2,000 pieces of scaffolding while undergoing restoration. The current lighthouse, first lit in 1872, is the third beacon to bear the name Bodie Island Lighthouse. Learn the history of all three sea coast lights next month in the exhibit, The Lighthouses at Bodie [...]
MANTEO – You can write your own autobiography, save old family photographs, and learn to conserve quilts or oil paintings through the popular “History in Your Hands” preservation workshop series offered by the Outer Banks History Center. Bring your notebooks and questions to sessions from May 25-October 26, on second and fourth Tuesdays at 10 [...]
MANTEO – Nationally known Civil War historian Ed Bearss will give a presentation on the Battle of Roanoke Island at the Outer Banks History Center Associates annual membership meeting Monday April 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Indoor Theater in Manteo. Bearss, former Chief Historian for the National Park Service [...]
June 9 – “From Slave to Civil War Soldier: The Remarkable Early Life of Richard Etheridge.” Speaker will be KaeLi Schurr, Curator, Outer Banks History Center. 2-3 p.m. July 14 – “Civil War Scenes through the Lens of the Magic Lantern” Speaker will be local historian Dennis Schurr. Jointly hosted with Roanoke Island Festival Park. [...]