Stories From Our Staff

Why Does the Currituck Beach Lighthouse Need Your Help?

By: Outer Banks Conservationists Staff As we do every so often, the Outer Banks Conservationists (OBC) signed a contract for big preservation work to be …
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The Hayman Sweet Potato

From One Island to Another: The Hayman Sweet Potato’s First Stop on the Outer Banks You may have never heard of the Hayman sweet potato. …
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A Winter at Currituck Beach Lighthouse

By Meghan Agresto, Currituck Beach Lighthouse Site Manager Have you ever wondered what lighthouse keepers do in the winter? At the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Corolla …
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The Austins

The Austins

From To Illuminate the Dark Space by Jenny Edwards In 1964, the Coast Guard hired Gene Austin to take care of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. By …
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The First Accounts at Currituck Beach Lighthouse

From To Illuminate the Dark Space by Jenny Edwards Horatio’s tale is the oldest known surviving account of any keeper at the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. His …
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