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Ocracoke Preservation Society
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!
Our museum and gift shop are open annually the first day of April - first week of December, Monday through Saturday, 10am - 3pm (often till 5pm, depending on volunteer schedules!). We are open year-round online.
Donations
We are working hard to bring the Historic Island Inn & Commons to life! Your generous donations allow us to continue to develop this special public space. We offer a variety of ways to give through the General Fund, Landscape Fund, and Sponsorships. Please select your donation type from the drop-down box below. Please note brick donations have been paused until later in 2025, please check back again then - thanks!
Also note that as of August 2025, donors have fully supported all 24 Island Inn windows.
Sending a check? Please mail it to:
Ocracoke Preservation Society
Attn: Island Inn and Commons
PO. Box 1240
Ocracoke, NC 27960