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British Cemetery Ceremony and Reception

May 9 2025 - 8:00am
This solemn ceremony and reception honor the sinking of the H.M.T. Bedfordshire off the shores of Ocracoke Island in 1942. Four sailors from the Bedfordshire rest eternally on the island in a sacred plot known as "forever England." Participants from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S...Read more
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Ocracoke Volunteer Fireman’s Ball

May 24 2025 - 4:00pm
Leave the formalwear behind and join us for a memorable Memorial Day weekend at the Fireman’s Ball! Kick off the festivities with a delicious pig picking, followed by lively silent and live auctions where friendly bidding wars ensue—all in support of Ocracoke’s Volunteer Fire Department...Read more
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Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree

Oct 31 2025 - 8:00am to Nov 1 2025 - 4:00pm
Step into Ocracoke's vibrant pirate history with a weekend of swashbuckling fun at the Jamboree. Witness historically-accurate pirate encampments and thrilling reenactments of Blackbeard's infamous last battle. Engage with interactive living history exhibits, sing along to sea shanties, and explore a marketplace filled with seafaring...Read more
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