As of this writing, March 19, there are a few motel rooms available on Ocracoke for Friday and Saturday nights. They are the Cove Bed & Breakfast, the Silver Lake Motel and the Ocracoke Harbor Inn.
On Friday afternoon there will be a special photography exhibit of Portsmouth Island at the Ocracoke Preservation Society museum down by the ferry docks. This will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and all are invited. Please come out and support the museum and the exhibit.
Schedule of Events include:
9:00 – Buildings/tents open, registration
9:30 – Christening service in church
10:00- Hymn singing in church / children’s activities begin
10:30- Group picture at the church
11:00- Homecoming program under the big tent
12:00- Dinner on the grounds
1:00 – Buildings reopen and children’s activities resume
2:00 – Boats begin returning to Ocracoke
Buildings scheduled to be open at this time are the Visitor Center (Salter House), Post Office, School, Henry Pigott House, Washington Roberts House, Gilgo House, and Lifesaving Station.
New this year is a special descendant tent for all to gather to look at photos, scrapbooks, family trees, etc. in celebration of our Portsmouth families.
Cape Lookout National Seashore will host the kids in a rousing game of croquet with a special Portsmouth theme. We also will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Seashore and the Centennial of the National Park Service!
Be sure to get your raffle tickets to get your name in the hat for the beautiful Portsmouth quilt you will see displayed in the village, as well as a beautiful canvas painting of Henry Pigott’s house and other great prizes. You will have plenty of time to check out our new Portsmouth t-shirts and tote bags.
Please bring food and beverage to share for the meal – meats are most welcome – and label any food containers/coolers.
Stay tuned for updates!