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December 16 at 12:05pm

Ocracoke has a long history of connection with the US Coast Guard and its predecessor, the US Lifesaving Service. We recently learned of an absurd lifesaving invention (not surprisingly, never seriously considered by the USLSS.) from 1879 (the Victorians were notorious for wacky inventions!) to... See More

Ocracoke has a long history of connection with the US Coast Guard and its predecessor, the US Lifesaving Service. We recently learned of an absurd... See More

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October 24 at 8:39am

New for the fall…Philip’s wrap-around harbor design in a Comfort Colors brand hoodie in a “Blue Jean” color with white ink. We only ordered 100 of them (sizes S-3XL), so order one before they are gone! Price is $55 per hoodie. To order, email us: info@... See More

New for the fall…Philip’s wrap-around harbor design in a Comfort Colors brand hoodie in a “Blue Jean” color with white ink. We only ordered 100 of... See More

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September 24 at 10:45am

Join David for the last Ghost and History Walk of the season on Tuesday evening (9/24/24). The tour consists of creepy tales and interesting history from the “Around Creek” side of the island. He will entertain you with music too!

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September 5 at 8:14am

Fish have always been important to O'cockers, but here are two stories about chickens told by old-time islanders. Enjoy!

Fish have always been important to O'cockers, but here are two stories about chickens told by old-time islanders. Enjoy!

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May 30 at 9:03am

New ornament alert! We are excited to present our two new cut metal ornament designs: Blackbeard’s flag and a ferry! We also have two other Ocracoke specific ornaments and a number of other designs as well as an “off-road” keychain. Price is $12 per piece with $5 shipping to a US address for up... See More

New ornament alert! We are excited to present our two new cut metal ornament designs: Blackbeard’s flag and a ferry! We also have two other... See More

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February 8 at 8:43am

We have just published our latest Ocracoke Newsletter about the September 1806 hurricane and the nation’s first congressionally mandated survey of the U.S. coastline. The project’s base of operations was Shell Castle Island.

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January 8 at 9:34am

Did you know that figs don’t just grow on trees around here? This paper fig shell is one of the treasures washed in from the recent low that pushed up from warmer waters (I believe that’s how all the Portuguese Man o’ Wars got here too). While NC is within its “normal” range, they aren’t common... See More

Did you know that figs don’t just grow on trees around here? This paper fig shell is one of the treasures washed in from the recent low that... See More

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