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Tuesday, July 12th. Bob Chestnut, owner of Ride the Wind surf shop, shares the rich history of how surfing became popular on the Outer Banks.

Wednesday, July 13th. Join us as we learn about the different types of fish that can be found and eaten (or not) off of Ocracoke. Then we get to make a fun fish print flag to take home! $5.00 fee per craft.

Thursday, July 14th. Come learn about the wide variety of shells that wash up on Ocracoke's beaches. Long time resident and avid sheller, Julie Howard, has plenty of samples to show you so you know what to be looking for when you are out on the beach.

Friday, July 15th. Come learn about the museum and island life with an 8th generation islander!

Monday, July 18th. Al Scarborough helps us travel back through time to explain how Ocracoke became the place we know today. His family dates back to some of the first island settlers, and his stories are informative and entertaining!

Tuesday, July 19th. Join linguists Walt Wolfram and Jeffery Reaser as they share the unique history of the island dialect. This is an informative, multi-media presentation that will teach you some great new words to add to your vocabulary!

Wednesday, July 20th. Come learn about some of the pirates who sailed the waters around Ocracoke. Then kids get to make their very own pirate flag to take home with them. $5.00 fee per craft.

Thursday, July 21st. Join Ocracoke School Art Teacher Kitty Mitchell as she shares stories about why Ocracoke is so attractive to artists and about some of the artists who have lived here through the years.