Museums and Historical Sites in the Outer Banks
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We have included some relevant museums that are not located on the Outer Banks but are nearby. |
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of the Albemarle 501 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC The museum is located on the Pasquotank River. Exhibits include the Civil War and local history and culture. They have recently restored a Shad Boat |
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Maritime Museum 104 Fernando St, Manteo, NC This is a branch location of the State Maritime Museum. There is a replica of the Roanoke Marshes lighthouse which houses exhibits and boasts a working fourth order Fresnel lens. Other exhibits include boatbuilding and maritime history. |
| Chicamacomico
Historical Association 23645 State Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC A museum dedicated to the history of the U.S. life-saving service. |
| Portsmouth Island A ghost town just south of Ocracoke Island |
| Roanoke Island Festival
Park Manteo, NC (252) 475-1506 Exhibits, a replica of an early settler's ship, hands on kids activities and more. |
Wright
Brothers National Memorial The Scene of the first flight of the Wright Brothers |
| Fort Raleigh
National Historic Site 1401 National Park Drive Manteo, NC 27954 Attractions include: a restored fort, a drama about the lost colony, and Elizabethan Gardens |
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Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park Corolla, NC A Museum in a restored Art Nouvea Mansion and waterfront park. |
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Outer Banks Online Hotel and Motel Reservations |
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