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The programs listed below will be offered from May 24th through September 7th. Additional programs may be offered. Check at the Visitor Center for a complete schedule. Programs will run on schedule unless there is inclement weather. For more information on these and other program offerings call (252) 728-2250.
Daily programs
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Area
Lighting the Way (15 minutes)
Program times are: 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm Program is offered beginning March 27th through September 7th.
Meet on the porch of the Assistant Keepers' Quarters next to the lighthouse.
Come learn the history of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the life of a lighthouse keeper.
Life of a Keeper (30 minutes)
Program time is: 11:15 am Program is offered on Saturday and Sunday from May 24 through June 1st, offered Daily after June 4th.
Meet at the Light Station Pavilion near the ferry dock.
Lighthouse Keepers were dedicated men and women who kept the lighthouse burning through fair weather and hurricanes. Come discover how they, and their families, managed to keep the light burning.
Island Explorations (30 minutes)
Program begin at 1:15 PM. Program is offered on Saturday and Sunday beginning May 24. Beginning June 4th program is offered daily.
Meet at the Light Station Pavilion near the ferry dock.
Come join a Park Ranger for new adventures at Cape Lookout National Seashore. From the ocean to the sound, from the sea to the sky, these programs will take you on a different encounter with nature each day.
Harkers Island Visitor Center
Ribbon of Sand (Film) (26 minutes)
Program offered daily upon request.
This film offers spectacular imagery, including aerial and underwater photography, to describe the Cape Lookout ecosystem from the soundside marshes and estuaries to the thin protective line of barrier islands of the Outer Banks and the ocean depths beyond. this film is shown in a large screen format in the Harkers Island Visitor Center theater.
A shorter (16 minute) version of this film is shown daily in the mini-theater in the Keepers' Quarters Museum near the lighthouse.
Weekly Programs
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Area
Storms, Wars & Shipwrecks (30 minutes)
Program times are 2:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4th through August 28th.
Meet at the Light Station Pavilion near the ferry dock.
Nor'easters and Hurricanes, pirates and wars have all left behind stories and marks on the island that live long beyond those who lived through them. Join a Ranger to hear the stories of these past storms and how over 3000 ships and people were claimed by the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
Discovery Cart (30 minutes)
Programs start at 2:15 pm. Program is offered on Saturday and Sunday from May 24 through June 3. Beginning June 4th program is offered on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Meet at the Light Station Pavilion near the ferry dock.
Come and discover what lies beneath the waters of Cape Lookout National Seashore at our Discovery Cart. Learn about horseshoe crabs, loggerhead sea turtles, sea urchins, sharks, whales, shells and the creatures of that live within them, and much more!
Portsmouth Village
Portsmouth Village Guided Tour (1 hour)
Tours start at 10:30 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from May 28th through September 5th.
Meet at the Haulover Channel Dock in Portsmouth Village.
Come and discover what life was like for those who once called Portsmouth and the Outer Banks home. Be sure to bring drinking water, bug repellent and sunscreen. There are no amenities in the village.
Select Dates
The following programs are presented on selected days.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Area
Barrier Island Ecology (1 hour)
Programs begin at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4th through August 14th.
Meet at the Light Station Pavilion near the ferry dock
Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for an education walk from the estuary to the ocean. Learn about animal and plant adaptations for life on a barrier island, the constant migration of these barrier islands, and environmental issues the Cape Lookout National Seashore faces today. All ages are welcome: Please wear comfortable walking shoes, clothing, and appropriate sun-gear.
Shackleford Banks
Horse Sense & Survival (4 hours) By Reservation Only
Program dates: June 12, July 22, September 12, October 18.
Call (252) 728-2250 for reservations, for more information on the program, ferry costs and other questions check the program fact sheet.
The wild horses on Shackleford Banks are fascinating to observe but may be difficult to find. Join a Ranger for a day-long walking trip to find horses and watch their behavior. The park will arrange transportation by local ferries, there will be a charge for this ride. If you have your own boat, call the park for reservations and meeting locations. There is no charge for the walking program. Come prepared for a day in the sun and for walking through dunes in deep sand. Comfortable walking shoes that can get wet & muddy are a must. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, a sun hat, binoculars, and camera with telephoto lens.
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