• This is a past event. We will update next upcoming event details as soon as they are available.

Any local or visitor who has ever wondered what’s true and what’s legend when it comes to the Outer Banks’ First settlement will adore this unique weekend that brings a collection of experts together to help shape the story. The OBX History Weekend features a group of 13 distinguished British and US speakers at a free public symposium, which will connect the dots about the initial Roanoke colony of 1584 and the fate of the infamous 1587 Lost Colony.

In addition to the presentations at the primary venue – which will be easy to follow, instructional, and yet thoroughly engaging - the OBX History Weekend also features a myriad of corresponding events for visitors to enjoy. Ticketed events during the weekend include boat tours and air tours, and additional activities include walking tours to ongoing archeological digs, films, costume displays, artisanal offerings, and plenty of opportunities to speak with the presenters at informal settings. From archaeology to maps to New World shopping lists, no stone has been left unturned when it comes to local history, and the fascinating background of the Outer Banks. Sponsored by multiple local and national institutions and organizations, this OBX History Weekend is sure to be a fascinating event that history fans won’t soon forget.