Visit Island Farm on Roanoke Island | History, Animals, and Agriculture

Visit Island Farm, a living history site that tells the story of the everyday Outer Bankers that lived on Roanoke Island in the 1850s. Here, an island family experienced the impacts of the Civil War, performed harrowing rescues as members of the US Life-Saving Service, and assisted the Wright Brothers in their dream of achieving powered flight, all while feeding chickens, fishing the sounds, and growing corn for grinding at the windmill.

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Island Farm History

Island Farm’s roots date back to the 1700s when Adam Etheridge leased 1,500 acres of land. Learn more about Island Farm’s past over the last centuries.

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Island Farm Field Trips

We welcome school groups. We have special programs tailored to their needs; programs are professionally developed and align with NC state standards for education.

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Island Farm

4.8

Based on 281 reviews

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03:26 21 Dec 24

We went for the Island Farm Christmas night. It was very well organized with a lot of interesting information about the particular farm, but also Christmas traditions during the time period.We looked in the detached kitchen with a full table spread of foods they would have served and were treated with cider, a cookie, and some fresh cooked meat.Some friends made some dipped candles. We made wreaths to take home. There was also a tour of the main house.A lot of fun for those who like history!

Barbara D

04:21 08 Dec 24

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Sandy Ingram

23:55 13 Nov 24

This place is so amazing! The staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome and take lots of pride in sharing their knowledge with you.

Olga Elder

17:44 24 Oct 24

Way underestimated this place! A LIVING history museum. The docents were so knowledgeable and helpful and what they're doing there is so very important for everyone to see!

Bernhard Wentzek

15:31 09 Oct 24

Fun place to explore. Interpretors give rich history and answer any questions you might have. Spent about an hour there and got to taste some herb tea from the garden. It's as accurate as one can get and like going back to 1847 for just a little while ...

Tricia Swoope

20:26 06 Oct 24

So much fun! Great fall festival and pumpkin patch!If you haven't been, you need to go!

Ron Just Digging Life

20:38 03 Oct 24

Wow, beautiful place and people are so friendly. Lots of history and great people. Wife loved the horses.

Amy P

03:12 31 Aug 24

Unforgettable experience. This place is very special. The staff is all magnificent. Theyre absolutely lovely human beings with a passion for curation and history. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful, don't get me started on the tree.... That tree has seen some STUFF! We ended up here by pure chance and I am so happy we did. Can't recommend it enough.