Island Farm

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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Events & Experiences at Island Farm

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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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Scott Zincone
01:49 04 Jan 25
Emily Zincone
16:34 03 Jan 25
Selena Nederhoff
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.