One of our most celebrated cultural centers, the Weymouth estate, is nearly lost when it’s willed to a local community college in 1974. “Just when it seemed that James Boyd’s homeplace was to go under the bulldozers, a group of interested Sandhills citizens was galvanized into action.” The Friends of Weymouth, Inc., forms and purchases the home and grounds to restore the property to its original glory. The nonprofit maintains Weymouth’s park trails and facilities and continues to promote conservation.
On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
