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April 30 at 10:59am

Ocracoke Fun Fact, Episode 16: We visit the grave marker of Augustus Abner McGuire, also known as Old Diver. 🪦⚓ In 1913, he was serving on a Norwegian ship offshore and he was a diver on that ship...

In this episode, Philip shares a bit of history about Augustus Abner McGuire. Watch the... See More

Ocracoke Fun Fact, Episode 16: We visit the grave marker of Augustus Abner McGuire, also known as Old Diver. 🪦⚓ In 1913, he was serving on a... See More

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March 30 at 10:42am

Ocracoke Fun Facts, Episode 10: Ocracoke had a Navy Base!
In this episode we go down to the NPS docks (known by island locals as the Base Docks), and Philip talks about the once classified military base located on Ocracoke. More information about the base can be found through web searches... See More

Ocracoke Fun Facts, Episode 10: Ocracoke had a Navy Base!
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October 16 at 9:49am

We are looking forward to this event! Stories will start around 6:15 after the gathering for the Commons. We welcome donations to benefit the Ocracoke Preservation Society mission for the storytelling portion of the event! We hope to see everyone out!
📅 October 29 | 5-7 p.m.

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September 25 at 4:06pm

Philip has just published our latest Ocracoke Newsletter, "Thoughts on the First Amendment." You can read it below:

Philip has just published our latest Ocracoke Newsletter, "Thoughts on the First Amendment." You can read it below:

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September 22 at 12:55pm

The colors of Ocracoke are nothing short of magical! 🌅We're enjoying the changing of the seasons here on the island!

The colors of Ocracoke are nothing short of magical! 🌅We're enjoying the changing of the seasons here on the island!

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August 14 at 10:53am

The State You're In gave us a shoutout! 📣 In essence, Handmade goods, Ocracoke soul.

"We’ve been in a lot of shops across North Carolina, some with charm, some with trinkets, and a rare few that feel like they’ve actually held onto something real. Village Craftsmen on Ocracoke... See More

The State You're In gave us a shoutout! 📣 In essence, Handmade goods, Ocracoke soul.

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June 23 at 11:05am

Have you taken Mary Bassell’s pastel painting class? We have, and it is so fun and rewarding! In her two hour session even newbies can produce a fun and beautiful piece of art.

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May 29 at 8:02am

Despite the gloomy weather lately, Ocracoke still knows how to put on a show — the sunsets here are truly one of a kind. While you're soaking in the moody vibes, stop by our shop and explore what we have in store. Rain or shine, there’s always something to discover!

Despite the gloomy weather lately, Ocracoke still knows how to put on a show — the sunsets here are truly one of a kind. While you're soaking... See More

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