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!