Cape Hatteras National Seashore has a longstanding history full of tradition and heritage. The islands that comprise the National Seashore have been home to Native Americans, fishermen, lighthouse keepers, farmers, and many other individuals who shaped the heritage of Hatteras Island. In the early months of 1953, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established. Although, the island has been occupied for over 1,5000 years. The Midgett brothers, founders of ‘Midgett Realty,’ were co-founders of the establishment of the island itself back in the 1950’s. Offshore, the island has been home to many forms of sea life, including dolphins, sea turtles, seals, a plethora of fish, and even humpback whales! This island is filled with long stretches of untouched beaches, housing many animals including various forms of sea life, and beautiful homes that line the oceanfront and soundside of Hatteras Island. 

Fun Facts:

1.  Seven towns make up the entirety of Hatteras Island (Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Frisco, Buxton, & Hatteras).
2.  In August of 1861, the Union Army won its first victory of the Civil War in the Battle of Hatteras Inlet.
3.  The Bonner Bridge opened up for public usage in 1963.
4.  Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the United States (standing at 198,49 feet).
5.  Hatteras village is otherwise known as the “Blue Marlin Capital of the World.”
6.  Cape Hatteras is seemingly the highest-risk area for tropical storms/hurricanes along the entire United States Eastern seaboard.
7.  Hatteras is categorized as barrier island.
8.  The first human inhabitants of Hatteras Island established a settlement, or village, known as Croatoan.
9.  The National Park Service for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse encounters approximately 200,000 visitors each year.
10.  This island was home to “Hotel DeAfrique,” the first actual safe space in the state of North Carolina for individuals escaping slavery to remain.