why tell a lifesaver’s story at an aquarium?

Portrait of the crew of the first all-black US Lifesaving station by local artist James Melvin. Photo courtesy of NC Aquarium

Anyone who loves a good mystery will enjoy this story by Jeff Hampton for The Virginian-Pilot. Who was Richard Etheridge? And why would his grave be at the North Carolina Aquarium site on Roanoke Island? The answers to these questions can be found in the story that follows, and on exhibit at the Aquarium. “The remains of the… Continue reading why tell a lifesaver’s story at an aquarium?

dinosaurs roam roanoke island!

Dinosaurs are once again roaming the Outer Banks. The animatronic dinosaur exhibit, “Tyrannosaurus Trek”, opened this weekend at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This blog post from Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates gives a quick overview of what it’s like. “Too cool for words. That’s the thought that comes to mind looking at the new… Continue reading dinosaurs roam roanoke island!