by Jessica Barnes | February 16, 2020 | Black History in OBX, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Preserve History
This month, we join with the National Park Service in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing stories about African American history in the Outer Banks and in our Outer Banks national parks. Note: Virginia Tillett passed away on October 7, 2021. We...
by Jessica Barnes | January 17, 2020 | Uncategorized, Women's History in OBX
As we begin a new year together, we want to take the time to introduce you to our team – starting with our fearless leader (and Director), Jessica Barnes! Tell us a little bit about yourself ???? I was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia—right outside of...
by Jessica Barnes | January 16, 2020 | Advance Science, Cape Hatteras, Educate Youth, News & Events, Sea Turtles
If you’ve ever walked along the beach of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, you may have been lucky enough to spot a sea turtle or a protected sea turtle nest. According to the park staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, loggerhead, green, leatherback, hawksbill...
by Jessica Barnes | January 16, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Create Experiences, Fort Raleigh, Support, Wright Brothers
On January 20, your OBX national parks will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service! According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was...
by Jessica Barnes | December 24, 2019 | Create Experiences, Support, Wright Brothers
When Jeff and Jennifer Schwartzenberg took their family to Wright Brothers National Memorial for the Kite Festival in 2014, they knew they were in for a day of fun. What they didn’t know is that their daughter Kaitlyn (right) – then only 3 years old – would...
