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Ocracoke's rich history
The Island has a rich history dating
back to some of America's earliest settlers. For historical information,
visit the following sites:
outerbanks
Chamber of Commerce
ocracoke
civic & Business Association
You can also follow a walking
tour of the island designed by the National Park Service.
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse
This still-operating lighthouse has been maintained on the island
since 1823.
Related Links:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/park/ocracoke.htm
http://www.nps.gov/caha/ocracokelh.htm
The Ocracoke Island Ponies
Related Links:
www.nps.gov/caha/oc_ponies.htm
www.coastalguide.com/packet/ocracokeponies.htm
Blackbeard
Ocracoke's most infamous resident was
Edward Teach, more commonly known as Blackbeard the Pirate. Finally
apprehended off the coast of Ocracoke by the Royal Navy, the pirate
was beheaded in hand-to-hand fight. Legend has it that his powerful
body, thrown overboard headless, swam seven times around the ship
before it sunk into the channel, now know as Teach's Hole.
Related Links:
Teach's Hole
— http://www.teachshole.com/
Blackbeard Exhibit and Pirate Specialty Shop
www.nps.gov/caha/blackb.htm
Ocracoke Preservation Society
This nonprofit, community-based organization
is dedicated to the preservation of Ocracoke Island's rich, historical,
cultural and environmental heritage. Housed in the David Williams
House, you can learn more by calling (252) 928-7375 or visiting
them online at www.ocracokemuseum.org.
Portsmouth Island
Abandoned in 1971, Portsmouth Island is in great
contrast to what it was 200 years ago — a once thriving
Atlantic seaport of over 600 people. Now a part of the Cape Lookout
National Seashore, this isolated island village where it will
remain free of development. There are few signs of the original
seaport, but scattered throughout the island remain a few homes
a buildings as testimony to how these hearty people braved the
many elements of life in the Outer Banks.
Today, you can take special tours to the island and spend a day
traveling it by 4-wheeler. Or take a walking
tour designed by the National Park Services.
Related Links:
www.northcarolinaoutdoors.com/places/coast/portsmouth.html
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