Marine Corps war correspondent David Stick took a job as a cartoon editor for the “American Legion Magazine” when he returned home from World War ll. He was always very interested in the history of North Carolina, so he began collecting any information or artifacts that he could find about North Carolina. When he collected enough information, he realized that all the artifacts should have a home, and the Outer Banks History Center began.
This year, the History Center celebrates its 20th anniversary and honors the founder for his vision and contributions to the center.
A new exhibit which will be called “Preserving Timeless Treasures: The Outer Banks History Center turns 20” will officially opened on February 27th. The exhibit tells the tale of how the Outer Banks History Center came to be and talks about how Stick grew this library into a world class research center. The exhibit will be on display daily through December 31.
Hours change seasonally. Call (252) 473-2655 or visit www.obhistorycenter.ncdcr.gov for details.
