October Events at Roanoke Island Festival Park Festival Park
Published October 11, 2007 by adminOCTOBER
History, Arts and Fun – All Rolled Into one!
October 1-31
Enjoy daily programs aboard the Elizabeth II, a sixteenth century representative sailing ship. Visit the Settlement Site and experience blacksmithing, woodworking and games. Explore 400 years of Outer Banks history in the interactive Roanoke Adventure Museum. Settle in for a docu-drama, in The Film Theatre, entitled “The Legend of Two- Path”. See impressive works of art in the Art Gallery. Discover unique gifts in the Museum Store. Find ancient treasures in our Fossil Pit. Take a leisurely stroll on our waterside boardwalk and view our award winning shoreline restoration project, the maritime forest and marsh conservation area. Here life takes on a whole new perspective as you observe the hidden pristine beauty and quiet surroundings. There are several benches on the way for rest and reflection and also picnic tables Hours vary seasonally. Admission charged. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
October 1-31
The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer a variety of maritime skills, boatbuilding, sailing programs and workshops throughout the year in the Creef Boathouse. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Times and dates vary seasonally. Visit obxmaritime.org or call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.
Ravel Trio
October 13 at 8 p.m. Film Theatre
October 14 at 4 p.m. - The Art Gallery
Hailed internationally as “Radiating an American spontaneity and a European elegance,” by the Swiss La Liberte and “Ardent performance” by the Baltimore Sun, the Ravel Trio captivates audiences with its conversational concert style and musical passion. In addition to annual tours. Each player is an accomplished solo artist and chamber musician. Tickets are $10.00 Call (252) 475-1500 for more information.
Crop Walk/a Benefit for Area Food Banks & Relief Funds
October 21 from 2-5 p.m.
Outdoor Pavilion
This event is sponsored by local churches. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. for more information contact Kevin Brunk at kevbrunk@juno.com
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
October 25 Build a Boat in a Day - 9:00am until 5:00pm – Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams.(252)475-1750.
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