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Safeguarding Ocracoke's historic and cultural treasures ...for generations to come
Since its founding in 1983, the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS), a non-profit, community-based organization, has been dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. Our goal is to provide access to education, research, and exploration of the island’s rich history and culture through programs, events, and exhibits. We invite you to explore this site, and come to the museum to learn more about the fascinating history of Ocracoke!
Online Gift Shop
Can't make it to the OPS Museum & Gift Shop on Ocracoke this year? Saw something on our Facebook you can't wait to buy? Visit our online gift shop to browse great items, such as books, puzzles, kids' toys, and more!
Holiday Sale happening now! Enter coupon code 'HolidaySale'
for 20% off entire gift shop now through the end of the year! Order by December 15th for delivery by Christmas(island mail can be tricky).
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Upcoming Events
OPS was one of 44 institutions from across the country selected to participate in the American Institute for Conservation's Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program in 2023. Through this program, we worked with a team of two preservation professionals to identify our collections care priorities.