Fort Ocracoke , on nearby Beacon Island, was the scene of a naval attack in The fortress was abandoned during that time, and later destroyed. Recently, marine archaeologists have uncovered numerous artifacts in the vicinity. Throughout the conflict local residents reported seeing numerous ships burning off-shore as the result of aggressive U-boat activity. The British Cemetery , next to the historic Howard family graveyard , is the final resting place of four sailors from HMS Bedfordshire, an armed trawler, which was torpedoed on May 11, Island residents discovered their bodies on the beach shortly after the tragedy and arranged for a fitting burial under the shade of several ancient live oak trees.
Every spring, a memorial service is held to honor these and other brave sailors who served in WWII. About Ocracoke. Bookmark the permalink. Image courtesy of The Village Craftsmen. Image courtesy of the Village Craftsmen. Photo courtesy of Ocracoke Navigator.
Post Office is established on Ocracoke. Photo courtesy of the Village Craftsmen. Photo courtesy of Ocracoke Preservation Society. Photo courtesy of Our State magazine. Photo courtesy of National Park Service. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore was officially established. Phone service first came to Ocracoke Island. Photo courtesy of Ocracoke Observer.
Photo courtesy of NC Health News. Photo courtesy of Outer Banks Visitor Guide. Ocracoke Island History. A colonial trade route stopover. A hideout for pirates. A port of entry during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
A top-secret training base for the precursor to the Navy Seals. A quaint and quiet fishing village. Ocracoke Island has endured centuries of change but always re-emerges stronger than before. Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum.
Wild Banker Ponies. On a acre plot of land, behind a wooden fence, lives the herd of Ocracoke Banker Ponies, descendants of Spanish mustangs turned wild ponies that survived a shipwreck hundreds of years ago offshore.
Island Brogue. An island so isolated its residents developed their own accent and vocabulary over hundreds of years. But as off-islanders have moved in, the Ocracoke Brogue is in danger of dying out within just a few decades. The cemetery is identified by a small white picket fence, and a British flag that towers overhead.
Portsmouth Village - Portsmouth Village is located across the Ocracoke Inlet, and is a historic settlement that has been effectively abandoned since the s.
Once onshore, visitors can explore a number of structures that still remain in this one thriving settlement, including the original Methodist Church, the general store, and a collection of residences. Ocracoke Island Lighthouse - Built in , the small Ocracoke Island lighthouse was instrumental in guiding mariners through Ocracoke Inlet, and has been shining a beam across the island for nearly years.
While not open to the public, visitors can take a walk or bike ride to snap photos of this iconic and oldest lighthouse on the Outer Banks up close. Springer's Point - Historians believe that this little section of the village was once the stomping grounds of Blackbeard the Pirate , and modern visitors can follow his footsteps along nicely tended nature trails that lead to the Pamlico Sound. The small soundfront beach overlooks the famed "Teach's Hole," where Blackbeard made his last stand and was inevitably killed in Ocracoke Preservation Museum - This museum is located in the historic David Williams Home and features a wealth of research materials for historians and journalists.
The museum also has a far-reaching collection of local exhibits, and the house itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying … or playing … in no time! Always dreamed of being a mermaid?
Kitty Hawk Kites also produces more than 20 events annually, including several kite festivals on the Outer Banks. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today!
Visit KittyHawk. The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and all of the activities on Ocracoke Island can most certainly be found harbor front. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local tackle shops, to name brand varieties that are designed for multiple areas along the coastline.
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