The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island was an early attempt by English settlers to establish a permanent colony in North America. The colony was established in 1587 on Roanoke Island, off the coast of what is now North Carolina, by Governor John White and around 120 settlers. Shortly after arriving, Governor White returned to EnglandContinue reading “What happened to Virginia Dare and the Lost Colony”
Category Archives: North Carolina
Ep 63 Travel Guide – Wright Brothers National Memorial | North Carolina
Free access to an amazing museum and memorial to the first ever powered flight is hard to pass up. So we didn’t…we made a video and talked all about how this historic event took place. Tips Access to the museum and memorial are free…why not go?
History of the First Flight
As a former Navy pilot, visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina was something I have wanted to do for a very long time. Being at the location of the first ever powered flight felt so close to who I am…as I still take pride in what I did for my country andContinue reading “History of the First Flight”
Early Look: The Wright Brothers National Memorial
The Wright Brothers memorial was amazing…
Ep 62 Travel Guide – Mountains to Sea Trail history | Ocracoke, NC (free preview)
Hike with History kicks off with Mountains to Sea Trail…
Mountains to Sea Trail history
Trying something new because history is everywhere…and hiking is just walking in the woods! (or mostly outside…)
A Real Ghost Ship Explained | The Caroll A. Deering
The Carol A. Deering is known as the Outer Banks Ghost Ship…and of course since we were there we had to talk about the history behind it!
Early Look: The Caroll A. Deering Ghost Ship
Also known as – The Ghost Ship of the Outer Banks…
Ep 60/61 Travel Guide – Walking in Blackbeard’s Footsteps | Ocracoke, NC
Ocracoke is a bit of a step back in time and a bit of a beach hideaway…
Walking in Black Beard’s Footsteps
Walking in the footsteps of Black Beard on Ocracoke island was an adventure that we will never forget. Join us and learn about why this infamous pirate loved this part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina and why he was killed just after being pardoned by the British. Intro: 0:00 Ocracoke British cemetery: 0:11Continue reading “Walking in Black Beard’s Footsteps”