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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Schedule of Events include:<\/p>\n
9:00 – Buildings\/tents open, registration
\n9:30 – Christening service in church
\n10:00- Hymn singing in church \/ children’s activities begin
\n10:30- Group picture at the church
\n11:00- Homecoming program under the big tent
\n12:00- Dinner on the grounds
\n1:00 – Buildings reopen and children’s activities resume
\n2:00 – Boats begin returning to Ocracoke<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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! <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Please bring food and beverage to share for the meal – meats are most welcome – and label any food containers\/coolers. <\/p>\n
Stay tuned for updates!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … <\/p>\n