Entries by Cape Hatteras Motel

Was the Lost Colony truly LOST?

It’s a question that continues to be debated and discussed by scholars, archaeologists, armchair historians and casual tourists alike. Join The Croatoan Archaeological Society for an evening of enlightenment on the subject with Dr. Mark Horton of the University of Bristol, England on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hatteras Village Community Building/Library. […]

Hatteras Lighthouse Winter Climb 2015

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will be open for a special holiday tour for one weekend only. Join us for a FREE winter climb of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm. Climbing the lighthouse is a unique experience, but a bit strenuous … equivalent to climbing a 12-story […]

Island Art Shows 2015

Shows host over 20 LOCAL Outer Banks Artists and their wares. Each Island Art Show is a Benefit for a different Local Cause: from the OBX SPCA to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association and more. Admission to these shows is FREE — we ask attendees to simply support our local artisans & crafters. Attendees can find […]

Band Of Oz Comes To Hatteras Island

By consistently playing top clubs and corporate parties of the Southeast with excellent reviews along the way since touring began in 1977, Band of Oz has been an invited guest on most of the major beach concerts in the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia. One of the most successful groups in the Southeast, Band of Oz […]

Southern Culture On The Skids Comes To Hatteras Island

Formed in Chapel Hill, NC in 1983,  “the bards of downward mobility” have played their unique hybrid of Americana, surf, R&B, rockabilly and swamp pop sound (self described as “toe sucking geek rock – kinda weird, but it feels good when you’re doing it”), while delighting fans into ecstatic, sweat-drenched paroxysms of joy. Assisted by […]

Cape Hatteras Makes Dr Beach Top 10 For 2015

Dr. Beach issues his annual list on the basis of 50 criteria, including water and sand quality. He recently began including beach safety, environmental management and bonus points for no-smoking policies. This is the 25th anniversary for Dr. Beach, also known as coastal expert and Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman. Established in 1937, […]

June Events on Hatteras Island

Jun 2, Full moon climb Grab your flashlight and experience a lighthouse at night by joining the National Park Service on a Full Moon Climb at the Cape Hatteras. Hear stories of keepers of old, view the working light close up in the lantern room, and catch the reflection off the Atlantic Ocean of the […]