Historic Albemarle Highway

05/21/2026

Remember • Honor • Reflect 🇺🇸

Memorial Weekend is more than the start of summer.
It is a time to remember those who gave everything for our country and the freedoms we cherish today.

Historic Albemarle Highway
From the Inner Banks to the Outer Banks

05/20/2026

⚓ Step back into Outer Banks history!
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station’s Breeches Buoy Drill returns this Thursday — a powerful look at the bravery that once protected our coast. Who’s going? 🌊

Breeches Buoy Reenactment
You don't want to miss this! The first drill for the season will be held this Thursday, May 21st at 1:30 pm with a presentation by Carl Smith, Ret. CMDR USCG on the side porch of Chicamacomico's 1911 Station. Then at 2:00 pm our surfmen will perform the drill in the field behind the 1874 station.
Our men will be wearing plain clothes for this first drill as it is a training session for our new volunteer surfmen.

05/19/2026

🏛️ Historic Hope Fun Fact — Bertie County, NC

Did you know?
Hope Plantation was built in 1803 by former North Carolina Governor and U.S. Senator David Stone and is considered one of the finest examples of Federal-style Palladian architecture in the South. The plantation also includes the historic King-Bazemore House, dating back to 1763, making the site a rare glimpse into early North Carolina history. 

Today, visitors can explore restored homes, gardens, museum exhibits, guided tours, and educational programs that bring the Roanoke-Chowan region’s 18th and 19th-century heritage to life.

🌿 Learn more: along the Historic Albemarle Highway

https://historichope.org/

Located near Windsor, NC, the complex offers unique insights into the late 18th- and 19th-century rural life in eastern NC. Available for special events and weddings.

05/18/2026

Step back in time at Historic Hope Plantation along the Historic Albemarle Highway ✨

Discover guided tours, special events, and educational programs that bring centuries of North Carolina history to life. Explore stories of early American life, African American history, and genealogy while experiencing one of the region’s treasured historic landmarks.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, student, traveler, or family looking for a meaningful day trip, Historic Hope Plantation offers a unique journey through the past.

Plan your visit and experience where history still lives.




Explore Martin County Visit Elizabeth City, NC Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Town of Manteo Camden County, NC Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum Museum of the Albemarle Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center Historic Hope Washington County NC Historical Society / Port o' Plymouth Museum Visit Edenton, NC Aurora Fossil Museum Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Somerset Place State Historic Site Dismal Swamp Welcome Center Town of Tarboro The Northern Outer Banks Historic Halifax Eastern 4-H Center and Summer Camp Visit Washington, NC

05/17/2026

From the Inner Banks to the Outer Banks, the Historic Albemarle region is filled with stories that shaped America 🇺🇸

From lighthouses, waterfront towns, and colonial settlements to museums, historic homes, battle sites, bridges, churches, and scenic highways — every stop along the journey carries the spirit of perseverance, education, community, and progress.

Historic landmarks across our region remind us where we came from while inspiring where we are going. Through preservation, tourism, local businesses, and cultural education, these treasured places continue to bring prosperity and connection to communities throughout Northeastern North Carolina and beyond.

Explore the roads that built history.
Support the towns that keep it alive.
Celebrate the people, places, and stories that continue to light the way forward.

Together we preserve the past, strengthen the present, and inspire future generations. ✨

05/17/2026

Today marks the final day of the North Carolina Potato Festival in Elizabeth City! 🇺🇸🥔

As our nation gathers in prayer and gratitude to dedicate our country back to God, communities everywhere are coming together to celebrate faith, freedom, family, music, and fellowship.

Flags are waving, music is playing, and delicious North Carolina potatoes are being enjoyed all day long! What a beautiful reminder that even the simple things — good food, good people, and grateful hearts — bring us together.

May God continue to bless our communities and our country. ❤️

05/14/2026

✨ Traveling through Elizabeth City and looking for a historic place to stay? Here are three beautiful spots filled with charm, history, and small-town hospitality along the Inner Banks:

• Culpepper Inn
A beautifully restored 1935 Georgian Revival inn located in the heart of the historic district. Perfect for a relaxing getaway near downtown and the waterfront.

• Blue Ruby Inn
Located inside the historic Grice-Fearing House — the oldest residence in Elizabeth City dating back to 1798. A true step back into North Carolina history.

• Pepperberry Inn
Known as the historic John A. Kramer 1902 Home, this charming inn sits in the Main Street Historic District just a short walk from downtown shops and the waterfront.

🏡 Historic charm, waterfront walks, and a peaceful stay await in Elizabeth City — the Harbor of Hospitality.

https://visitelizabethcity.com/stay/



Visit Elizabeth City, NC Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Camden County, NC Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum Museum of the Albemarle Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center Historic Hope Washington County NC Historical Society / Port o' Plymouth Museum Visit Edenton, NC Aurora Fossil Museum Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Somerset Place State Historic Site Dismal Swamp Welcome Center Town of Tarboro Town of Manteo The Northern Outer Banks Historic Halifax Explore Martin County Eastern 4-H Center and Summer Camp

05/13/2026

🥔 Headed along the Historic Albemarle Highway this weekend? Don’t miss the famous POTATO FESTIVAL in beautiful Elizabeth City!

Enjoy live music, waterfront festivities, street vendors, rides, contests, local food, and one of the largest family festivals in Northeast North Carolina. From the legendary potato peeling contest, this annual celebration is packed with fun for all ages along the downtown waterfront.

📍 May 15–17, 2026
🥔 Downtown Elizabeth City, NC

Travel the Historic Albemarle Highway and discover the people, places, and traditions that make our region unforgettable. ✨



Camden County, NC Dismal Swamp Welcome Center Washington County NC Historical Society / Port o' Plymouth Museum Town of Tarboro Visit Edenton, NC Historic Halifax North Carolina Potato Festival Visit Elizabeth City, NC Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center Explore Martin County Aurora Fossil Museum The Northern Outer Banks Somerset Place State Historic Site Eastern 4-H Center and Summer Camp Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Museum of the Albemarle Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum Town of Manteo Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Historic Hope

05/11/2026

Did You Know? 🌿

Long before North Carolina officially existed, George Durant became one of the first settlers in the Albemarle region after purchasing land from the Yeopim people in 1661. His deed is recognized as the oldest recorded deed in North Carolina history. Today, Durant’s Neck in Perquimans County still carries his name and legacy along the historic Albemarle region.

Travel the roads where North Carolina’s story first began this week along Historic Albemarle Highway. 🌊🏛️



Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center Museum of the Albemarle Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum Camden County, NC Town of Manteo Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc Visit Elizabeth City, NC The Northern Outer Banks Historic Halifax Eastern 4-H Center and Summer Camp Explore Martin County Historic Hope