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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!
A Thanksgiving to Remember
~ Historic Home Tour ~
November 28, 2025
with a first look at the Island Inn!
Experience the local treasures of historic Ocracoke Island, both past and present. On Friday November 28, OPS will celebrate history and culture on the island with the first Historic Home Tour since Hurricane Dorian, a holiday lighting of the Commons, Parade of Boats, and a concert by the Ocrafolk Opry.
Four historic homes along Lighthouse Road and Howard Street will be featured on the tour from 2-4 pm. The tour will culminate at 4:30 pm with a first look at the ongoing renovation of the Island Inn where the history of the Inn will be shared by two local island elders, Philip Howard and Al Scarborough.
Built in 1901, the Inn has been a school, Navy officer’s club, hotel and more. Purchased by OPS through community participation, the building is being renovated for use as a community, education and visitors center.
Tickets are $50 each (a tax deductible donation to OPS) and are expected to go quickly. Purchase through donation box below.
Purchase Tickets Here!
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TICKETS + MAP
Ocracoke Preservation Society museum building
49 Water Plant Road near the ferry terminal
Starting at 1:00 pm
Friday November 28th!
After the Home Tour, the celebration of history and culture
on Ocracoke continues:
5:30 pm
Lighting of the Commons, next to the Inn
6:00-7:30 pm
Parade of Boats sponsored by the Fish House
8:00 pm
Concert with Ocrafolk Opry at Ocracoke Alive's Deepwater Theatre
