The construction supervisor employed his structural solution to problems encountered when building the Hatteras light in later projects at Bodie Island and Currituck Beach.
culture and history
Albemarle Sound boatbuilding exhibit to open Oct. 11
The exhibit opening Oct. 10 will feature graphics and artifacts that illustrate the boatbuilding traditions that go back generations.
Beaufort County’s history, natural areas add to its lure
A centerpiece of the Inner Banks, Beaufort County features a state park and several smaller parks to complement its colonial heritage.
Friends to celebrate 45 years of Mountains-to-Sea Trail
The 1,175-mile trail that connects the Smokey Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge in the Outer Banks is celebrating 45 years.
Living history program to show NC coast during WWII
A Living History Day about World War II and its impact on the coast will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the N.C. Maritime Museum on Moore Street in downtown Southport.
‘Hey, I’m here’: Genealogist says family isn’t a ‘lost tribe’
Marvin Tupper Jones, whose Albemarle family history predates the Lost Colony, says he’s living proof that his Chowanoke ancestors didn’t just disappear from the historical record.
Ocracoke Lighthouse rehabilitation plan approved
National Park Service officials have signed a finding of no significant impact for the project’s environmental assessment.
Capitol to host Black military living history group
Reenactors from the Hannibal Guards, a United States Colored Troops living history group, will demonstrate drills and guard posts on the State Capitol grounds Sept. 10 and Sept. 11.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson awarded $500,000 grant
The money for the Brunswick County site is from the federal Semiquincentennial Grant Program, which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
Portsmouth recognized as Port of Middle Passage Route
The dedication ceremony is free for the public and will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shell Point, across from the Harkers Island Visitor Center.
Lighthouse restoration needs exceed $8 million available
Officials say the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, completed in 1859, needs extensive work before it can safely be reopened to the public, but the rehabilitation could cost millions more than available funding.
NC Aquarium ‘Future Waters’ exhibit to feature aquaculture
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores received an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant for the conservation-themed exhibit that is to also include sustainable fisheries and coral propagation.
Mars helicopter engineer to speak on National Aviation Day
Dr. J. “Bob” Balaram, originator of the concept that became NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, served as its chief engineer during its development, test and operations.
Dare County has played key roles in NC history, tourism
In our continuing series on coastal county history, the county named for the first English child born in the New World still draws people from around the world.
Historian to tell tales of Cape Fear from his newest book
Wilmington historian to explore the truth behind regional legends Aug. 30 at Pender County Library’s Burgaw branch.
Elizabeth City museum to display 1920s soybean harvesters
Elizabeth City’s Museum of the Albemarle will have on display next month early 20th century soybean harvesters, in conjunction with the unveiling Aug. 12 of an updated highway marker dedicated to to soybean processing.
