Outer Banks: Moonlight Legend, Lore & Ghost Tour

Posted on September 27, 2011

Ghost

Well, now that it’s officially Fall, I suppose we can start to talk about Halloween. This isn’t really a Halloween post, but it’s a great primer for All Hallow’s Eve, and anything that raises the spook factor this time of year gets me thinking about costumes and candy. Ready to be scared?

Did you realize the Outer Banks has some funky, or should I say spooky, ghost tales to share. It makes sense, the OBX has a long history full of pirates, shipwrecks, lost colonies, etc. There’s got to be some spookiness that’s survived over the years.

On Thursday, the Whalehead Club is offering up great legends, lore, and ghost tales to help you get in the Halloween spirit. Bring your long sleeves, flashlight, and best horror movie scream.

Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghost Tour

Thursday September 29, 2011 – Beginning at Dusk

For those who dare, come and take the Moonlight Legends, Lore and Ghost Tour of the Whalehead Club by lantern light! Walk the steps of pirates, shipwreck victims, and ghosts of Corolla Island! Which spirit will you see that night? Tickets are $20 per adult and are available by advance purchase only. Call 252-453-9040 ext 2 early- this tour sells out quickly!

Check out more specialty tours by visiting our website www.whaleheadclub.org . The Whalehead Club is located in Currituck Heritage Park, just past milepost 11 on Route 12 North in Corolla, NC.

The Whalehead Club Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on April 22, 2011

What better way to get out and enjoy Good Friday than a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt? We hit the road down to Corolla today to check out the Whalehead Club’s Easter extravaganza to get us in the Easter spirit and let you guys be part of the action.

From horseback riding, to sack races to the Easter Bunny, everyone seemed to be having a great time and enjoying the beautiful scenery the club has to offer. We got some great pictures and video and are excited to share it with you.

Have a great Easter and keep watching for more videos on all the fun things to do on your Outer Banks vacation!

Outer Banks Whalehead Club Preparing Some Great Updates

Posted on March 30, 2011

Outer Banks Whalehead Club

The Whalehead Club, in Corolla along the northern stretch of the Outer Banks, is an amazing attraction. A historic hunting club sitting on a breath-taking piece of property along the Sound that has been restored to its original condition. It is a fantastic piece of OBX history…feels like you are stepping back in time. Unfortunately, history doesn’t always offer much “sizzle” in today’s fast-paced culture. Attendance could be improve, and great changes are in the making.

The Virginia Pilot is reporting that the Whalehead Club board and Currituck County commissioners are considering plans to make some new additions to the club in hopes it will bring in more locals and visitors to the historic site. These plans would include adding a new caretakers house, an amphitheater and vendor area.

The new caretaker’s house would be used for weddings, classrooms and meeting space as well as connecting new walkways to the Currituck Lighthouse and Center for Wildlife Education.

Plans for the vendor area include setting up white tents on the grounds near NC 12 that would be a great resource for local artists to sell their art or local fisherman to sell their catch of the day. It would provide the hometown feel that residents and visitors enjoy.

With music events like the Marsh Grass Music Festival right around the corner, commissioners look for the new amphitheater to be home to future music events like these. Music festivals are just one of many great ways to draw families and the community together and the new theater would be another way to keep travelers visiting the area.

The Whalehead Club currently hosts guided tours, wine tasting, and other local events and draws in over 17,000 visitors annually.

PS – We are proud to partner with the Whalehead Club to offer complimentary tours to Seaside Vacations’ guests through Club Seaside. A great opportunity to see an amazing piece of OBX history.

Update: By a unanimous vote, the board of directors of the Whalehead Preservation Trust has agreed to discontinued consideration for placing vending areas for merchants within Heritage Park in Corolla.

For more information visit http://www.womacknewspapers.com/obsentinel/

Pedal, Foot, Paddle Triathlon on the Outer Banks

Posted on March 8, 2011

Currituck Outer Banks - Whalehead Club

Mark your calendars. The Whalehead Club is hosting a special kind of triathlon beginning Saturday, April 23- 8:00am-11:00am at the Currituck Heritage Park.

The “Pedal-Foot-Paddle” event will begins with a 7-mile scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a 2-mile run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a 1-mile kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound.

If you consider yourself more of a leisurely-minded person, there will also be an event for you! The “Land and Light” tour will allow you to enjoy the views as you climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, followed by a stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club.

Great events for individuals or families, to register go to active.com or whaleheadclub.com/events.php.

Seaside Vacations Proudly Sponsors the Memorial Day Blues Fest on the Outer Banks

Posted on February 22, 2011

Outer Banks Memorial Day Blues Festival

Is the Outer Banks quietly becoming a blues mecca? We still need a dedicated blues bar, or at least some blues themed nights, but the OBX is starting to draw a serious blues crowd.

In August, we were the proud sponsors of the 3rd annual Bluez & Brewz festival, and a second blues fest was recently announced for Memorial Day weekend 2011. New acts and new location…same promoter, same great blues music and great beers.

It is called the Marsh Grass Music Festival, and it is being held on the lawn of the Whalehead Club in Corolla. This is a perfect spot for an outdoor music festival; huge lawn overlooking the sound with perfect sunsets. We are proud to be a sponsor of this event, and hope to see much more blues on the OBX.

It is a blues music festival that the entire family can enjoy. Dance the night away to the smooth tunes of Eddie Shaw& the Wolf Gang, Jackie Scott & the Housewreckers and Approved by Snakes with Jason Ricci. For ticket information visit Marsh Grass Music Festival on Facebook.

I’ve been trying to teach myself blues harmonica for a few years, relatively unsuccessfully I might add, and over that time, I’ve stumbled across Jason Ricci numerous times. He is an amazing blues harp player, and well worth the price of admission on his own. I can’t wait to see this amazing show.

Let’s keep bringing the blues to the OBX!

May 29, 2011 – Sunday from 6 pm to 10 pm

Admission: $20

Event Dates:
May 29, 2011
Sunday

Event location:
Currituck Heritage Park, Outer Banks
1100 Club Way
Corolla NC, 27927
252-453-9040 ext: 3

More contact info:
Phone: 252-453-9040
URL: Event web site

Moonlight Ghost Tour on the Outer Banks

Posted on November 19, 2010

Outer Banks Whalehead Club at Dark

Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghost Tour

Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park

Saturday December 4, 2010

Explore the Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghosts of the Whalehead Club on Saturday December 4, 2010 beginning at dark.

• What does the infamous Whalehead Club feel like after the sun goes down?
• Are there still distinguished visitors roaming the halls?

Come to experience life in the past and hear real ghost stories about the Whalehead Club and northern Outer Banks.

Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.

The Whalehead Club is located in Currituck Heritage Park. Take Rt. 12 N to Corolla and turn into the park just past milepost 11 by the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.

Advance reservations are required. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 2.

Visit www.WhaleheadClub.org for complete details.

2010 Outer Banks 4th of July Fireworks

Posted on June 29, 2010

Outer Banks 4th of July

4th of July Celebrations on the Outer Banks

The Town of Manteo’s 2010 4th of July Celebration!
Festivities start at 2:00 p.m. with performances by:

Tshombe Selby – singing the national anthem!
Echoes of Heritage – our local a cappella music group!
Ray Johnson - popular karaoke music!

3:00 p.m. Exciting & Fun Events – Prizes Awarded

Apple Pie contest - bake your favorite pie and let the judges decide!
Decorated Bike Contest - decorate your ride!
Wacky Hat Contest – the craziest hat wins!

6:00 p.m. The Crowd

The Hottest Party Band on the Outer Banks Rick Ostland, Tommy Desanto, Bill Rea, Buzz Bessette, Carson Huggins and Joe McGlohan! visit: www.thecrowdband.net

Fireworks!

All performances are on the Historic Courthouse steps in Downtown Manteo. The times listed for events are estimates.
The Special Events Committee does it?s best offer these events on time; however, times can vary.
The judging of apple pie cannot be rushed! It just tastes too good!
If you need more information call The Town of Manteo at (252) 473.2133 or visit: www.townofmanteo.com .

JULY 4th - 18th ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL OF FIREWORKS at the Whalehead Club in Corolla - Sunday, 6 pm to 10 pm

Fireworks begin at dusk but arrive early to enjoy food, fun activities, fabulous music and find a place for your blankets and chairs to settle in for the best fireworks on the Outer Banks! Sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism. Admission and Parking are free.

The Whalehead Club will be open from 12 noon till 8pm on this day for tours. Due to Fireworks display, the boat ramp at Currituck Heritage Park will be closed Sunday, July 4, 2010. www.whaleheadclub.com .

The Town of Duck’s Independence Day Parade – July 5th

Independence Day Parade 9:00 a.m.- The one-mile parade route is the same annually. It begins at the crest of the hill past the back parking lot on Scarborough Lane. The route will turn left onto Ocean Way and then turn left again onto Christopher Drive. The parade will end on the corner of Christopher Drive and Duck Road (NC12). Remember, NO PART OF THE PARADE IS ON DUCK ROAD (NC 12). And parking in Town is at a premium, so please plan to walk or ride your bicycle, and get here early!

The sixth annual parade will have an after-event following at the Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. If you are attending the parade, please arrive early so you can get a good spot on the parade route.

Arts Festival on the Outer Banks

Posted on June 11, 2010

2010 Arts Festival

2010 Under The Oaks Arts Festival

On the North Lawn of the Whalehead Club
Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, NC

Wednesday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Over 100 artists—with mediums ranging from watercolors to clay, photography to
haberdashery, wood to stained glass—will be exhibiting their wares.

Art Festival Features:

Silent Art Auction
Baked Goods Sale
Local Authors Book Signing
Fabulous Food
Musical Entertainment
The Lost Colony Actors
Kids Korner
- Magic Mike the Clown
- Pony Rides w/Corolla Horse Fund
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Ceramic Art

Currituck Heritage Park is located just past MP 11 on Highway 12 North.

FREE ADMISSION $5 Per Car Parking Donation Requested

(252) 453-9040 Ext. 3 / www.whaleheadclub.org

Easter Ghost Tours on the Outer Banks

Posted on March 17, 2010

Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghost Tours of the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park
Thursday, April 1 and Thursday April 8, 2010

Explore the Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghosts of the Whalehead Club on Thursday, April 1 and Thursday April 8 beginning at 7:00pm.

Tour guides have accumulated a treasure trove of ghostly stories and invite the brave to come out and hear about the distinguished visitors of the Whalehead Club, shipwreck victims and pirates of northern Outer Banks.

The 21,000 sq. ft waterfront residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Knight Jr. possesses a unique feeling at dark after the open, airy colorful ambience during the daytime.

Dress for the weather as some of the tour is outside the house and bring a flashlight.

To get there take Rt. 12 N to Corolla. Currituck Heritage Park is just past milepost 11 by the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.

Advance reservations are required. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 2. Visit www.whaleheadclub.org for complete details.

Peddle, Foot, & Paddle Race on the Outer Banks

Posted on March 1, 2010

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, NC
Hosted by the Whalehead Preservation Trust.

Proceeds support the ongoing preservation of the Whalehead Club and Currituck Heritage Park.

www.whaleheadclub.org
252-453-9040

7-mile pedal through Corolla
3-mile beach run at low-tide
2-mile kayak paddle

For the more leisurely-minded enjoy the half mile fun walk, “Light to Land”- climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, then stroll through the park to the front porch of the Whalehead Club.