Daily Archives: November 21, 2008

Outer Banks Pirate Memorial – Remembering Blackbeard & the “Battle of Ocracoke”

Pirates will return to Ocracoke to remember the battle that ended in Blackbeard’s death On November 22, 1718, two hired merchant sloops manned by 60 Royal Navy sailors from Virginia engaged the notorious pirate Edward Thatch, aka Blackbeard, and his … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Weekend Festivities at Roanoke Festival Park

Clam Chowder Cook-off at Roanoke Island Festival Park Celebrating the Elizabeth II Turning 25 Roanoke Island Festival Park will celebrate the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of the Christening and Launching of Elizabeth II. The festivities will begin with a program at … Continue reading

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