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...

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...

GS-300 | Dolphin View-Gulf Stream Condom...

Dolphin View is a Top Floor Oceanfront Unit in the Gulfstream Condominium featuring Fabulous, Panoramic Ocean Views, Two Decks for Enjoying the Ocean Breezes, a Community Pool, Dune Deck & is within Walking Distance of the Wright Brother's...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

VILLA AMARILLA

Overview Take time off to enjoy the sea, sand, and serenity of Villa Amarilla in Kill Devil Hills. A restful oceanfront location and six bedrooms that offer private baths in every bedroom. Popular amenities have been included to make your stay...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Beach Blessings

Bless your family by staying at “Beach Blessings” in the beautiful gated community of Buck Island in Corolla. Would you like to be lucky enough to stay in someone’s second home? This house was built in 2023 and was specifically designed as a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

5413 - Diamond Dunes

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Absolutely fabulous ocean views! Watch the dolphins frolic in the ocean as you relax on the decks of this spacious...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

SOUTHERN GROVE

“Southern Grove” is a charming beach cottage offering the perfect blend of classic Outer Banks charm and the modern beach house vibes you've been looking for. Located on the North end of Southern Shores, this quintessential beach retreat offers...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

THE WARD HOUSE

Overview At The Ward House, you're sure to have a vacation full of memories that'll last a lifetime. Several features set this home apart! The fenced backyard has a large private pool, there is plenty of grass for yard games, the top level of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

845 | Ryan's Retreat

Beautiful décor, fabulous Ocean Views, and a location that is just steps from the Beach (approx. 75 Ft. to Beach) make this fantastic Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home a great choice for your family's vacation. Ryan's Retreat offers exceptional...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8