Informational Meeting for Buxton Beach Nourishment Project
Dare County will host an informational meeting for the Buxton Beach Nourishment Project at the Fessenden Center in Buxton on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m.
All are invited and encouraged to attend. This session will provide an opportunity for property management companies, business owners and employees, homeowners and citizens to learn details about every aspect of the nourishment project, the construction process, what’s involved and what to expect.
Representatives from the contracting company, Coastal Science and Engineering and the dredging company, Weeks Marine, will present an overview of the project followed by a question and answer session. Staff members from Dare County and the National Park Service will be in attendance to answer questions and review the “More Beach to Love” website that will be the go-to source for updated information about the project, once construction begins.
Construction of the Buxton Beach Nourishment project is scheduled to begin this summer and includes approximately 2.9 miles of beach from the “Haul Over” north of Buxton to the oceanfront groin near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
For more information, call Dare County Public Relations at 252.475.5900.
The Lost Colony of Roanoke – Expedition Unknown – TravelChannel.com
Josh Gates joins leading archeologists, including author and historian Scott Dawson [son of Cape Hatteras Motel owner, Dave Dawson], as they investigate America’s first ‘missing persons’ case, The Lost Colony of Roanoke.
Following newly unearthed artifacts and clues, they dig for answers to this 400-year old mystery, including a jet ski ride to Scott’s Croatoan sites on Hatteras Island.
Click here for “Tour Roanoke” episode trailer.
Click here for full TV schedule air times and short clips from this episode.
Learn About Sea Turtles Like A Ninja From A Real NPS Ranger On Hatteras Island
ATTENTION ALL KIDS … of all ages!!
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is offering a fun way to learn about sea turtles. Every Tuesday through Friday until September 5th, a kid-friendly park ranger activity will be conducted on the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse grounds. Meet at the Keepers of the Light Amphitheater at 11:30am.
Learn like a ninja and have a great time with a National Park Ranger!
Learn more about sea turtles and other great events, dining spots and activities at the official Outer Banks Events Calendar.
Was the Lost Colony truly LOST?
It’s a question that continues to be debated and discussed by scholars, archaeologists, armchair historians and casual tourists alike.
Join The Croatoan Archaeological Society for an evening of enlightenment on the subject with Dr. Mark Horton of the University of Bristol, England on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hatteras Village Community Building/Library. Dr. Horton and his teams of archaeologists and students have been coming to Hatteras Island annually for a decade in an attempt to determine if some or all of the colonists could have resettled in this area.
The evening will include a lecture as well as the unveiling of the new CAS Artifacts display. You can follow the progress of this year’s dig on Facebook at Dig Hatteras or the Croatoan Archaeological Society. The March 31 program is free to the public. For more information call 252-216-7118 or email CroatoanSociety@EmbarqMail.com
Hatteras Lighthouse Winter Climb 2015
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will be open for a special holiday tour for one weekend only. Join us for a FREE winter climb of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Climbing the lighthouse is a unique experience, but a bit strenuous … equivalent to climbing a 12-story building … but it is worth the effort and the 360 degree view is nothing short of spectacular. After all, it is the nation’s tallest lighthouse and the tallest brick lighthouse in North America. That will certainly boost your bragging rights when you’ve completed your climbing adventure!
Children must be at least 42″ tall to climb the lighthouse and those under 12 must be escorted by a person at least 16 years old. Not too many folks even know about this special event, because the facility is typically closed this time of year as noted on the park website, so only tell your very best friends!
Island Art Shows 2015
Shows host over 20 LOCAL Outer Banks Artists and their wares. Each Island Art Show is a Benefit for a different Local Cause: from the OBX SPCA to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association and more. Admission to these shows is FREE — we ask attendees to simply support our local artisans & crafters. Attendees can find everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, photography, upcycled art, collage, handmade hula hoops, handmade soaps and body products plus more. Live local music and lunch will be available at each Island Art Show as well as Raffle tickets for one lucky winner to win a basket full of local arts and crafts donated by our participants. There will be event pages posted on their Facebook page … please feel free to LIKE their page and “join” the events to stay updated.
See more details on the Official Outer Banks Events Calendar.
