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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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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We've got these adorable blue pirate mugs on our shelves just waiting to go home with you for the holidays.

We've got these adorable blue pirate mugs on our shelves just waiting to go home with you for the holidays.

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The last taste of summer. It's been wonderful but we are truly ready for fall.

The last taste of summer. It's been wonderful but we are truly ready for fall.

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We have some beautiful handmade jellyfish chandeliers now! We ordered them last September, and we just got them in. They are so beautiful and are real showstoppers! Stop in and see them in person when you are on the island (this photo doesn’t do them justice). They are about 9” in diameter and... See More

We have some beautiful handmade jellyfish chandeliers now! We ordered them last September, and we just got them in. They are so beautiful and are... See More

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This is the tree that inspired the Village Craftsmen Logo. It was just north of where the NPS Ocracoke Campground is now. We love seeing old island photos like this!

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