History Trips
Wednesday November 9, 2011 Trips
Roanoke Island History Kayak Tour (NEW!) - Full
From the Lost Colony to the Civil War, the history of this area truly makes it unique, and what better way to visit it than in a kayak. Paddle along the shores of Roanoke Island beginning in downtown Manteo and then looping around Ice Plant Island, the site of Festival Park. Paddling though the brackish marsh waters expect to see a variety of waterfowl and wildlife. Good tour for beginners and experts. Downtown Manteo, Kitty Hawk Kites Location. Moderate to strenuous. Cost $35.
9-11 a.m., Outdoors Inn.
Saturday November 12, 2011 Trips
Explore Historic Portsmouth Island Village - Full
Explore the natural and cultural history of Portsmouth Island village, established by NC's Colonial Assembly in 1753 and maintained by the National park Service since 1976. Although the last resident left in 1971, the village and its remaining buildings, on the National Register of Historic Places, are a living testimonial to a once-thriving and vibrant coastal community. Bring water and snacks. Prepare for the possibility of cold weather and biting insects. Arrive at Hatteras ferry dock by 6:15 a.m. to line up for 7 a.m. ferry. Ocracoke Ferry Terminal (SW end of Ocracoke Island). Moderate to strenuous. Cost $45.
8 a.m.-1 p.m., Dave Frum, Portsmouth Village caretaker.
The Island Farm on Roanoke Island (Family Friendly)
The Island Farm was established in 1783 by Jesse Etheridge, and his grandson built the restored two-story house around 1850 using hewn and pit-sawn timbers and bricks believed to be from ship's ballast. Come stroll the grounds - view grazing sheep and preserved outbuildings and stop at stations that recreate the vibrant life of the 1850's from hearth cooking where you can try your hand at making a cornmeal Johnny cake, to children's toys and games where you can give the games the Etheridge children played a try, like Hunt the Slipper, England and France, plus many others. Take a special tour around the facility with the man who rebuilt the farm and learn about how he restored this historic site. Island Farm. Easy Stroll on Grass / Dirt. Cost $10; two children 12 and under may accompany paying adult for no charge.
2 p.m.-4 p.m., Island Farm Site managers.
Visit http://www.currituckbeachlight.com/islandfarm/ for more information on the farm.
