Manteo History Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo History Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Saturday, June 6th
Manteo

Toast the beginning of the 2026 season for one of the country’s most acclaimed outdoor dramas, The Lost Colony, with this special opening performance at the famed Waterside Theater in the heart of Downtown Manteo. The Lost Colony is the longest-running outdoor drama in America, and is an acclaimed production that tells the story of the first colonists to arrive from England to the “New World,” eventually creating a settlement just steps away from where the performance takes place.

Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Manteo

Take a step back in time to the Outer Banks of the mid-1800s, and celebrate Independence Day in a historical fashion, with a visit to The Island Farm. Located in the heart of Manteo, The Island Farm is a unique attraction that takes visitors on a tour of what life was like for island residents more than 150 years ago. Featuring a wealth of historic homes with period artifacts, live farm animals, and costumed interpreters who explain what life was like for these original locals, The Island Farm is both an educational and utterly fascinating attraction for visitors of all ages.

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Outer Banks Tours

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks find the best way to delve into the local history, scenery and culture is via a tour, and luckily the Outer Banks has a world of different tours available. Vacationers can take to the sea, skies, or the land for an...

Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Beach Dreams

This beautiful home is nothing short of a Beach Dream. The owners have updated everything from the wood floors to the Venetian plaster walls to the mattresses and interior décor. Start your day at the private beach just a quick walk down the street...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Easterly W-27

This well-appointed, classic Hatteras Island beach cottage offers a convenient one-level floor plan with modern amenities including WiFi, stainless steel appliances, 4 digital smart TVs, stereo, and more. For your convenience, sheets and towels are...

  • Waves
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

5431 - Livin' the Dream

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Have your best Outer Banks vacation yet at Livin' The Dream! Located in the heart of Nags Head, this 6 bedroom 6.5...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

2 for 1

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — NC Hwy. 12 — Oceanfront or soundfront? Pool or surf? Sunrise or sunset vistas? When you think a vacation home can’t have it all, 2 FOR 1 proves otherwise. Located at one of the narrowest points on Hatteras Island, this...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

704 | Beachy Keen

A beachy good time awaits all when you choose "Beachy Keen" for your Outer Banks vacation. Boasting over 2400 square feet of comfortable living area with LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) flooring, this lovely home was designed with your family’s needs in...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

615 | Sol Y Mar

Updates for the 2026 Season inlcude an additonal refrigerator in the kitchen (3 total in the home), new electric fireplace in living room, additional washer/dryer set (two sets in home now), new furnishings in top level private suite and mid-level...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

THE CHART HOUSE

Open and airy, The Chart House has everything your family needs for a fun and relaxing beach vacation! Excellent location – just steps from the “Barracuda walkway” direct to the ocean's ebb (a short five minute walk to beach). Watch the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/23 - 5/30
$2,239  $2,538
$299 off
6/6 - 6/13
$3,560  $3,777
$217 off
6/27 - 7/4
$4,251  $4,530
$279 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,490  $4,530
$40 off