Whales spotted at the Whalehead Club!
Fascinated onlookers watched as this giant long blue whale kite floated over Currituck Heritage Park Thanksgiving weekend, 2010. The spectacular 100 foot long nylon kite (named "Mel" after author Herman Melville) was sewn by Peter Lynn Kites in New Zealand and is owned by Joyce and Jeff King of the Wings Over Washington Club. With the help of fellow WOW members, Dennis Hawley and Dave Souter, "Mel" was wrangled into the sky by a massive red, white and blue foil lifter kite where he breached and dove through the brisk November breezes as if he were truly swimming in air. Thanks to Flying Smiles Kites (located across from Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla Light Town Center) and other kiters from near and far, the skies were full of kites of all colors, shapes and sizes that delighted participants and spectators alike.

Black Friday Porch Sale at the Whalehead Club.
November 26th, 2010 from 9am till 5pm
Do you have those people on your gift list that you have no idea what to get for Christmas? Here is your solution: unique gifts with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks! This is the one time a year that we discount the Copper Collection created from the Whalehead Club original copper roof shingles. Plus hundreds more exclusive items... Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday!

Win this Holiday Wreath

to Hang on Your Front Door!

1 ticket for $1

6 tickets for $5

For tickets call 252-453-9040 ext 3

Or come to the Whalehead Club Museum Shop

Drawing will be on December 11^th, 2010

At the Illumination Celebration

in Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla NC.

Proceeds support the preservation of the Whalehead Club

www.whaleheadclub.org

Explore the Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghosts of the Whalehead Club on Saturday November 6, 2010 beginning at dark. What does the infamous Whalehead Club feel like after the sun goes down? Are there still distinguished visitors roaming the halls? Come to experience life in the past and hear real ghost stories about the Whalehead Club and northern Outer Banks. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Advance reservations are required. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 2. (Photo by John Aylor)

Fun at Heritage Day

Under cloudy, rainy skies many locals and visitors alike enjoyed great food catered by Currituck BBQ on the first Sunday in October, also known as Heritage Day in Corolla. Thanks to Ocean Atlantic Rentals' donation we were sheltered in a beautiful wedding tent in Currituck Heritage Park overlooking the Sound. We were entertained by the lovely singing voices of Currituck County High School's Chorale Ensemble and the amazing jazz talents of 'Connected' from Elizabeth City. Kids had their faces painted and Magic Mike made balloon animals to play with. Everyone toured the Whalehead Club for free too, learning about art nouveau decor and local waterfowl hunting history. A fun afternoon for all!

Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park”

Wednesday September 1, 2010. 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.

Thursday September 2, 2010. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Enjoy this outdoor arts and gifts show on the banks of Currituck Sound. This festival features the talents of sixty artists showcasing a variety of media and quality gifts. Plus music by Outer Banks DJ, local food concessions, bake sale, and art auction, all promise two wonderful days out in Corolla! The kids can enjoy the Rock Climbing Wall by Kitty Hawk Kites, Corolla Wild Horse Fund (on Thursday from 11-3) offering Pony Rides, Magic Mike the Clown amazing everyone with his Balloon Art, and much, much more. Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested. The Whalehead Club is located in Currituck Heritage Park, just past milepost 11 on Route 12 North in Corolla.

Bring the kids for Wednesday Kite Flying at 11am here in Currituck Heritage Park. Free for all ages! Bring your own kite or share one from Flying Smiles!

Good Monday Everyone! The Whalehead Club has lots going on this week! Starting with Wine Fest on Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm. $20 gets you in to taste all the wines, a complimentary pass to take the standard tour of the Whalehead Club and a souvenier wine glass. Live music and local food vendors will be on hand. Let's not forget kite flying for the kids! It truly is a family fun event as you can see by checking out the photos on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Corolla-NC/The-Whalehead-Club/267448098509?v=photos#!/album.php?aid=189160&id=267448098509

Join us on Thursday for the Summer Concert Series 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Admission is free for all ages. This week Sea Level will performing classic rock! Fun for the whole family! Bring your blankets, chairs, a picnic perhaps and enjoy great music and an awesome sunset from the southe lawn of the Whalehead Club. Concessions including snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and wine. Please - per county law no alcohol may be brought into the park (we may sell it by permit only). Fuzzy family members are also welcome as long as they are leashed per county law. Hope to see you there! Check out some photos of the last few shows http://www.facebook.com/pages/Corolla-NC/The-Whalehead-Club/267448098509?v=photos#!/album.php?aid=189503&id=267448098509

Moonlight Legend & Lore Ghost Tour Thursday evenings at dusk. This tour is by advance ticket purchase only - and there are only a few spots left! Call today 252-453-9040 ext. 2

As always, the Whalehead Club is open for a standard self guided audio tour from 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday. $7 per person Or try one of our specialty tours (by reservation only). Click below for a dopwnloadable brochure from our website http://www.whaleheadclub.org/PDFs/WHC%202010%20Brochure2.pdf

Hope to see you all here at the Whalehead Club this week!

The Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals

are in full swing. Visitors enjoy the tastings
on the banks of the Currituck Sound, listening to
live local music and sampling wines from local vineyards,
and from across the country and the world!

Fireworks

Currituck Heritage Park was alive with crackles and pops and lots of color on July 4th, 2010. Thousands of visitors came to Corolla to enjoy live music by 'Pairadocs', free kids activities and plenty of food.
The night sky lit up with a beautiful fireworks display which ended to great cheers and applause.
Thanks to Currituck County for sponsoring this magnificent event and thank you to John Aylor of Corolla who sent in this picture.

Wild Horse Days (WHD) is a three day celebration designed to educate the vacationing public about the need to preserve and protect endangered wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs roaming free on the Currituck Outer Banks. Sponsored by the non profit Corolla Wild Horse Fund, local businesses, and community volunteers, funds raised are used to care for the wild herd. 2010’s event is July 6, 7, and 8 in Corolla, NC at Currituck Heritage Park; Corolla Light Town Center; and the Wild Horse Museum. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, visitors enjoy food; music; wine tasting; vendors; creative games and crafts for children; a huge silent auction; a gentled Spanish Mustang for petting; Mustang rides and mini riding lessons; wild horse training demonstrations; riding demonstrations on formerly wild horses; a parade of breeds; carriage rides; and a wild horse photography contest. There is no admission charge, making WHD the biggest annual free family-friendly event in Corolla next to the 4th of July fireworks.

Chance to win a beautiful hand-sewn Yo Yo Spread! Drawing to be held during the Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park” on September 1st, 2010.

Meet Genevieve Baden, a southern Maryland resident who loves to make beautiful bed coverings known as “Yo Yo” spreads. This 98” x 72” spread took Genevieve two years to sew. She has donated her masterpiece to the Whalehead Club to raffle as a
fundraiser for the ongoing preservation of the elaborate winter residence in Corolla, NC dating back to the 1920s.
Genevieve was taught to do the Yo Yo pattern by a loving aunt when she was around 12 years old. A running stitch, when applied to a kaleidoscope of colored fabric creates an instant family heirloom in her hands. She remembers being helped to choose her colors, then make a circle, go around, turn it under and anchor it. Now in her mid 80’s Genevieve’s practiced hands can repeat the pattern effortlessly, keeping alive an antique tradition which has almost disappeared since homemakers choose less time consuming tasks in favor of instant gratification purchases.
The beautiful spread is displayed on the front porch of the Whalehead Club. Raffle Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Come to the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park to buy your chances. Or you can purchase tickets by calling 252-453-9040. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park” festival on Wednesday September 1st, 2010.

APRIL 17th - COASTAL ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR - Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm

Location: NC Cooperative Extension Building in Barco. What's in your attic? Find out the estimated value of your antiques from professional appraisers. Shop for collectibles from local dealers. Learn tricks to keeping your treasures beautiful at the educational workshops. Silent auction and refreshments too! Sponsored by the Outer Banks History Center Associates, NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center and the Whalehead Preservation Trust. Admission is free. Appraisal fee: $10 per item or 3 items for $25.

APRIL 7th 2010 - COROLLA PEDAL-FOOT-PADDLE -
Wednesday, 8 am to 1 pm

Join us for a triathlon beginning in Currituck Heritage Park. The "Pedal-Foot-Paddle" starts with a 7-mile scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a 3-mile run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a 2-mile kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound. For the more leisurely-minded enjoy the fun walk, "Light to Land" - climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, then stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club. Contestants may participate individually or as a team. Entry fee includes registration reception on Tuesday evening, and award celebration - including best costume - on race day.

For registration form and race route please go to: http://www.whaleheadclub.com/events.php

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA 2010

APRIL 2nd - EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA - Friday, 1 pm to 3 pm

Join the Easter Bunny and the Currituck Duck for a traditional egg hunt in Currituck Heritage Park. Lots of fun children's activities like Balloon Art; Face Painting; Egg & Spoon Races; Bean Bag Toss; Jellybean Counting Contest; Snacks & Refreshments; Fabulous Prizes! Admission and Parking are free.

Explore the Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghosts of the Whalehead Club on
Saturday, February 6, 2010 beginning at 7:00pm. This guided tour is the most fun you can
have for $14! Maybe you have toured the colorful rooms in the daylight and been curious
about what it would feel like to be in the 21,000 sq. ft residence after dark. Our docents have
accumulated a treasure trove of legend and lore and invite the brave to come out and hear real
ghost stories about previous owners of the Whalehead Club and distinguished visitors to the
northern banks of the Currituck Sound. Come dressed for the weather and carry a flashlight.
Advance reservations are required. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 2.

CURRITUCK HERITAGE PARK WINTER EDUCATIONAL SERIES
COROLLA IN RETROSPECT – Surviving Here
Location: The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla, NC
Date: Tuesday, January 12th 2010. 9:30 am

What was life like in Corolla before television, video games and internet surfing? How did the residents survive here and pass the time on the isolated Currituck Banks? Experience life in the past from a panel of local experts. After the forum learn how to make and repair fishing nets. Refreshments will be served. Donations are welcomed to cover the cost of the refreshments. Please call ahead to reserve your place: 252-453-9040 ext 3.