Surf or Sound Realty is a proud sponsor of the “Flags Over Hatteras” Sesquicentennial Event on Hatteras Island, happening August 22nd through August 28th.
This 150th anniversary will commemorate the events that occurred on Hatteras Island in August of 1861.
While visiting Hatteras Island, make sure you stop by the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and check out the Civil War Exhibit! The special exhibit “Flags Over Hatteras” is open to the public and free of charge.
Here are the detailst:
Exhibit open’s August 22, 2011 – July 31, 2012
Museum Hours: April – October
Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
November – March
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This exhibit will feature items and documents spanning from across our country that is related to Eastern North Carolina activities and actions during 1861. The exhibit is focused around the Battle of Fort Hatteras and Fort Clark, Aug. 28-29,1861 and will also explore “The Capture of the Fanny” and “The Chicamacomico Races” in October of the same year.
Three events are scheduled throughout the week:
1. The Blue-Gray Reunion – August 22-August 24, 2011
2. The Civil War Conference – August 25-August 27, 2011
3. Living History Programs – August 27-August 28, 2011
The Blue-Gray Reunion is by invitation only to descendants of soldiers who participated in the battles from August-October, 1861. It’s a great way to meet the ancestors of the soldiers. Descendents will be sharing stories, photos, journals, etc. Lots of activities are planned and speakers and Civil War music will be provided. There is no charge or fee for this event but they do require you to register by mail or email here.
The Civil War Conference will feature three nationally known authors and historians: James McPherson, Ed Bearss and Craig Symonds. Stick around after dinner and listen to one of them give their talk each evening at the Hatteras Village Civic Center in Hatteras. Attendance is open to the public, but limited to about 250 attendees. The registration fee is $175 which includes 3 dinners, 3 nationally known speakers, refreshments, additional speakers and power point presentations, Civil War exhibits, collections, ‘Living History’ programs, Civil War music and ‘Monument Dedication’.
Living History Programs are scheduled to be held at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Saturday, August 27th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, August 28, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The programs will feature re-enactors of the regiments involved in the action at Hatteras Inlet in August of 1861. The re-enactors will present artillery demonstrations, encampments, drills and period music. In addition, a civil war era’ Ladies Fashion’ show will be presented as well as a Civil War era Battery forge. These programs are free of charge and are open to the public.
For a complete schedule of programs and events, click here.
Don’t miss the chance to step back in time and enjoy this educational experience! It’s not too late to take a last minute vacation this summer with Great Savings! Book your Hatteras Island Vacation home for the week of August 20th today!
Check out these other fun events happening the week of August 20th:
Saturday, Aug 20 & 27
Hatteras Village Fish Fry
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hatteras village Volunteer Fire Department. The cost is $9 for adults and $6 for children. Carry-out is available. Come out and enjoy a little bit of island life as you feast on fresh fish and all the fixin’s – Hatteras Island’s best traditional summer dinner!
Tuesday Aug 23
Free Kid’s Day with Kitty Hawk Kites
2 locations and times: 10am -12pm in Hatteras Village -at Hatteras Landing Shops, next to the ferry and 4pm – 6pm in Avon village. Shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out the newest 
toys and games.
Wednesday Aug 24
Free Kid’s Day with Kitty Hawk Kites
4pm -7pm at the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Rodanthe at Waves Village. Shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out the newest toys and games.
Aug 23- 25
REAL Kids Camp
Time: 10am – 4pm. Location: REAL Watersports in Waves village.
Get your son or daughter into the water in a safe and positive instructional environment with the REAL Kids Camp! Let the coaches at REAL show your kids the ropes in and around the water. Surfing, Kiteboarding, Standup Paddleboarding and more. Ages 7-12. Call for information: (866)REAL-548 | (252)987-6000.
FREE Kona Summer Concert Series at REAL Watersports.
Monday, August 22 – WILDER BROTHERS
Thursday, August 25 – MOJO COLLINS
Concerts are family friendly and all ages are welcome! The concert location and waterfront views are unbelievable with epic sunsets and exciting kiteboarding action right at the water’s edge. You can sit at tables near the band, enjoy a draft Kona Beer at the bar at MOJOs Sunset Cafe, or enjoy the Bermuda grass lawn area on a beach blanket or chair. This is the best way to wrap up any day in Cape Hatteras! All shows are FREE and OPEN to the public.
SUMMER PROGRAMS ON HATTERAS ISLAND
The Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station and the National Park Service offer Daily Summer Programs. Below are some fun events for you to check out during your Hatteras Island vacation!
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN… Evening events on Hatteras Island offered by the Park Service
Tuesday Aug 23
Evening Campfire
Time: 8:00pm. Location: Buxton Lifeguarded Beach. -Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a blanket, flashlight, and bug spray.
Wednesday Aug 24
Night Lights
Time: 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Location: Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and constellations. Find out why protecting the dark is valuable to both people and wildlife.
Thursday Aug 25
Night Climb
Time: 8pm and 9pm. Location: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -Enjoy a guided tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. ..at NIGHT! You will need to pre-purchase Night Climb tickets in person between 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the lighthouse ticket booth Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on the week you intend to climb. Each program is limited to 30 participants and tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are non-refundable and children must be at least 42″ tall. Bring a flashlight!
The Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Summer Programs
Time: All programs are at 2pm
Location: Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station – 23645 NC Highway 12, or Milepost 39 ½ (Programs are outdoors and thus weather dependent. Programs are free with Regular Site Admission Fee)
Monday Aug 22
Nights in Rodanthe the Movie — Behind the Scenes
Nearly all exterior scenes were actually filmed right here in Rodanthe, where Chicamacomico is located. Site Operations Manager, Linda Molloy, was cast as Jill Torrelson opposite Richard Gere in a brief but pivotal role. Come get the scoop! Linda will autograph and personalize your book and DVD purchases here for a truly unique vacation souvenir.
Tuesday Aug 23
America’s Forgotten Heroes
Discover the forgotten yet fascinating history of the United States Life-Saving Service, the original “Storm Warriors” who were the predecessors of today’s U.S. Coast Guard… Absorb the unbelievable details of actual rescues done here, especially the dramatic SS Mirlo story- the most highly awarded maritime rescue in U.S. history, right here!
Wednesday Aug 24
The Real Taffy Of Torpedo Junction
This fictional novel tells the daring antics of an independent young teenager living on Hatteras Island during World War II. ‘Taffy” was based on the real-life Carol Dillon, Hatteras Island native. She will enthrall you with her stories of what was fiction and what was not.
Thursday Aug 25
Beach Apparatus Drill
The U.S. Life-Saving Service required all stations to practice this rescue method weekly. Chicamacomico is now one of only two places in the country– and the ONLY one to be performed by active-duty US Coast Guard personnel–that performs the complete Drill. It is recommended to arrive by 1:30.
Friday Aug 26
What Really Happened to “The Lost Colony”?
Where did they go? Right here on Hatteras Island, where they actually first started. Scott Dawson’s compelling delivery will have you spellbound. Documentation & evidence abound.
FREE Park Service Events:
The Cape Hatteras National Park offers FREE Hatteras Island events for the family and kids of all ages.
Daily in the Summer:
Sentinel of the Shore
Time: Daily 12:00pm to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 2:30pm. Location: Hatteras Island Visitor Center at 
the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -Learn about the rich history of, and future plans for, the park’s majestic lighthouses.
Daily in the Summer
Hatteras Island – Pirates!
Time: Daily from 4:00pm to 4:30pm. Location: Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -In the 1700’s, pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
National Park Service Program: Especially for Kids
Time: 11:00 am to 11:45 am. Location: Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. This program offers hands-on activities that allow kids to have fun learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. Free for all ages.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hatteras Island – Soundside Snorkeling
Time: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Location: Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -It’s not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants.
Monday, Wednesday ,Friday
Civil War on the Outer Banks
Time: 5:00pm to 5:30pm. Location: Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -Join a ranger for a view of the Outer Banks’ role in the Civil War!
Tuesday
Old Days at the Weather Station
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm. Location: Hatteras U.S. Weather Bureau Station, in the heart of Hatteras Village. -Join this tour of the restored Hatteras Weather Bureau Station and hear about the villagers who worked there during both tranquil and stormy times.
Tuesday & Thursday
Graveyard of the Atlantic
Time: 5:00pm to 5:30pm. Location: Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage, and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims.
Wednesday Programs:
Explore the Shore: Beach Walk
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am. Location: Old Lighthouse site parking lot
Enjoy an early morning ranger-led walk across the undeveloped ocean beaches of Hatteras Island. Learn about this changing shoreline and the plants and animals that make this dynamic environment their home.
Cast Netting
Time: 9:30am. Location: Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Museum at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -Casting a net from shore is one of the oldest methods of fishing. Give it a try or just come to observe the action. You’re welcome to bring your own cast net. Wear wading shoes. Limited to 25 participants.
Seashore Arts
Time: 11:00am to 11:30am. Location: Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -Get in touch with your artistic side and create a lasting memory of the seashore! Bring a cotton t-shirt or pillow case to create a seashore-inspired masterpiece. Limited to 16 participants.
Thursday
Coast Guard Station Tour
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Location: Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. -The U.S. Coast Guard and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Sign up today and enjoy a unique tour of an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants.
Wednesday, Aug 24 & Friday Aug 26
Pea Island Family Canoe Tour
10am – 12 noon. Designed especially for kids and others who want to explore the marshes, islands, and creeks of Pamlico Sound via New Inlet. This tour includes hands-on exploration. Hats, sunscreen, and drinking water are recommended – footwear required. (2 hours); $25 per person ($15 for children, 12 years and under). RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Call 252-216-9464. Meet at New Inlet; 3 miles south of Visitor Center
Thursday, Aug 25
Pea Island Canoe Tour
9am – 12 noon. Visit the quiet side of Pea Island. Explore the marshes, islands, and creeks of Pamlico Sound via New Inlet. Learn about the natural history of the area. Look for birds, crabs, terrapins, skates, and more! Hats, sunscreen, and drinking water are recommended. (3 hours); $35 per person ($20 for children, 12 years and under). RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Call 252-216-9464. Meet at New Inlet; 3 miles south of Visitor Center
