The Outer Banks 2009 Official Travel Guide - (Page 12) OUTER BANKS PLACES TO SEE 11. R oanoke Island M aritime Center - The George Washington Creef working boathouse offers a look at local and regional maritime heritage through displayed watercraft, exhibits, restoration projects, and traditional skills workshops. At the Museum, a North Carolina Shad boat and early commercial fishing exhibit features the 1883 Shad boat, Ella View, as well as exhibits on regional boat building. Education programs focus on the use, construction and celebration of traditional watercraft and related maritime activities. Dates and hours vary throughout the year. (252) 475-1750 or obxmaritime.org 12. Pea Island Cook House - Pea Island Lifesaving Station was the first station manned by an all black crew. Starting in 1880 and until it was decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1947, the crew risked their lives to save victims and cargo along the Outer Banks. The restored cookhouse preserves the history of the station and of the brave men who served there through memorabilia, artifacts, relics and pictures depicting life in the Lifesaving Service. 13. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site - Sir Walter Raleigh’s explorers and colonists attempted to found settlements here on the north end of Roanoke Island in 1585 and 1587. It is home to the Waterside Theatre, where you’ll find The Lost Colony, a symphonic outdoor drama. You’ll also find a visitor center, interpretive programs, bookstore, and nature trail. Open year-round. Closed Christmas day. (252) 473-5772 or nps.gov/fora 12 http://www.obxmaritime.org http://www.nps.gov/fora
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