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Ocracoke Preservation Society
September 5 at 9:09am

Have you noticed the lovely garden flags outside of our museum this summer? We have quite a few patterns for sale in the OPS Gift Shop for you to buy your very own! Come by the museum's regular hours (Tues-Sat from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) or visit our gift shop online!

Have you noticed the lovely garden flags outside of our museum this summer? We have quite a few patterns for sale in the OPS Gift Shop for you to... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
August 7 at 8:37am

2023 Ocracoke Fig Festival = Huge Success! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the festival this year: the locals, the visitors, the vendors, the local businesses, the local fig growers, the musicians, the volunteers, the bakers and cooks, Chef Bill Smith and his sisters, those who... See More

2023 Ocracoke Fig Festival = Huge Success! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the festival this year: the locals, the visitors, the... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
July 10 at 9:53am

We are looking for donations for the Fig Festival Silent Auction! If you have a business on the island or if you have a new or very gently used item you’d like to donate, message me (Debbie Leonard), and I’ll come pick it up! Last year’s auction was very successful! All money raised goes to... See More

We are looking for donations for the Fig Festival Silent Auction! If you have a business on the island or if you have a new or very gently used... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
May 30 at 9:01am

Tickets are now on sale for this year's Quilt Raffle! The winner of the heirloom-quality, handmade quilt will be announced at our annual Wassail Party in December. Buy your tickets today!

Tickets are now on sale for this year's Quilt Raffle! The winner of the heirloom-quality, handmade quilt will be announced at our annual... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
April 17 at 8:27am

While scanning our archive for the Ocracoke Lighthouse's 200th anniversary, we found this gem: the original recipe for the whitewash used to paint the structure!

While scanning our archive for the Ocracoke Lighthouse's 200th anniversary, we found this gem: the original recipe for the whitewash used to... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
March 16 at 10:37am

Plan to feast on Sunday, March 26, when Jason's Restaurant hosts a fundraiser for the Historic Island Inn & Commons. We've been excited to share the project's progress, and here's an opportunity to chip in as a community member! Get your comfy pants ready and come on over... See More

Plan to feast on Sunday, March 26, when Jason's Restaurant hosts a fundraiser for the Historic Island Inn & Commons. We've been... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
February 2 at 10:54am

Ocracoke is home to many incredible sights such as the Ocracoke Lighthouse. Yet the most stunning and possibly most overlooked is the sky, especially in winter. Be sure to move your eyes to the sky once these clouds get out of the way this weekend. Check out our website for more information on... See More

Ocracoke is home to many incredible sights such as the Ocracoke Lighthouse. Yet the most stunning and possibly most overlooked is the sky,... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
January 16 at 8:56am

The Historic Island Inn & Commons and OPS Executive and Fundraising Boards invite you to consider donating to this historic preservation project. A matching fund has been set up and OPS will match your donation up to $40,000! Thank you for all your support and for your ongoing commitment to... See More

The Historic Island Inn & Commons and OPS Executive and Fundraising Boards invite you to consider donating to this historic preservation... See More

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
December 29 at 9:32am

OPS wishes all of our friends and visitors a peaceful holiday season! We look forward to welcoming you back in 2023, and sharing lots of good news and stories in the coming months. Here are some beautiful reflections of Ocracoke to hold on to. (Photo by Anne Becker, poem by Cecil Bragg)

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Ocracoke Preservation Society
December 8 at 9:23am

Our Wassail Party is rescheduled to today from 4:30-5:30 p.m. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but the good news is that we’re extending our quilt raffle! You can buy tickets on our website or by calling us prior to the event.

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