There are plenty of great reasons visit Elizabeth City, NC: scenic views, eclectic shops, tasty places to grab a bite, fun festivals, and inviting inns. In 2018, we’re adding new reasons to visit in celebration of the Albemarle region’s 350th birthday! Commemorating the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s adventures in North Carolina, Elizabeth City is hosting itsContinue Reading Pirate Palooza and Bocce, Beer & Bites

Friday & Saturday, April 27-28, 2018 Rocky Hock Opry Spring Concert In Celebration of Chowan County's 350th Anniversary, Spring Singing at its Best will take place at John A. Holmes Auditorium. 7:00 pm John A. Holmes High School Auditorium $10 252-333-8567

Thursday, May 3-30, 2018 Multi-County Student Art Show In celebration of Chowan County's 350th Anniversary, talented Middle and High School Students will show their artwork in the Chowan Arts Council Gallery throughout the month. Stay tuned for the time and date of the Opening Reception. 11 am - 4 pm Daily Chowan Arts Council GalleryContinue Reading Multi-County Student Art Show

                        Enjoy artwork, artist demos and live music on occasion at various locations around downtown Elizabeth City.  

The 15th annual Paddle for the Border event will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2018.  This popular canoe/kayak trek allows participants to paddle 7.5 miles along the historic Dismal Swamp Canal.  Boaters will launch at the Dismal Swamp State Park canal bridge in South Mills, NC and paddle at their own pace to BallahackContinue Reading Paddle for the Border

Tuesday, May 10, 2018 National Tourism Day Tour in Your Own Backyard In Celebration of National Tourism Day and the 350th Anniversary of Chowan County, Historic Edenton State Historic Site will provide complimentary tours of the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse from 10 am - 4 pm and refreshments will be available at the Visitor CenterContinue Reading National Tourism Day

Take a History filled tour and cruise on the Belle of Washington! This weekend event begins on Thursday May 10th with an evening social hour and preview of the new exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle to celebrate the heritage of the "Old Albemarle" region beginning at 6pm. While aboard the Belle of WashingtonContinue Reading Old Albemarle Boat Tour

Friday & Saturday, May 11-12, 2018 350th Anniversary of the Albemarle In celebration of North Carolina's Founding, Chowan, one of the 4 original Precincts is joining all 16 counties in hosting the NC Charter at the Museum of the Albemarle in May. The two-day event will bring all the counties together on the Museum LawnContinue Reading 350th Anniversary of the Albemarle

Saturday, May 12th, from 10 am - 2 pm is “Learn About 350 Years of History in the Albemarle Region Day”.