Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 00:00
Homes for the Holidays

Four houses and two shops are featured on this year's OPS Historic Homes Tour.

Please join Ocracoke Preservation Society on Saturday, December 2nd for this fun holiday tradition. OPS is highlighting some of Ocracoke's carefully preserved buildings in the National Historic District. This year's tour features six historic structures on British Cemetery Road and Back Road. The homes will be decked out in their holiday best, and will be open to view from 3–5pm. 

Purchase or reserve your tickets for this event at the OPS Museum in person, or by calling 252-928-7375. Ticket prices are $15 for non-members, $10 for OPS members, and $5 for children. Ticket price includes a special Hot Toddy of Mulled Wine at Zillie's Island Pantry at the tour's end. (There's a non-alcoholic choice, too!) Ticket sales will benefit Ocracoke Preservation Society. 

The homeowners are graciously opening their doors for Homes Tour participants. There’ll be refreshments, too! Two unique shops, Over the Moon (c. 1870's) and Island Artworks (c. 1958), will be open especially for the tour. 

The fun doesn't end with the Homes Tour! On Tuesday, December 5th, the OPS Museum will host their annual Wassail Party from 3–5pm. Live holiday entertainment, oodles of cookies, and more good cheer! They'll also draw the winning 2017 Quilt Raffle ticket that night, so it's not too late to buy yours! 

The OPS Museum and Gift Shop will close for the season after December 16th. Until then, hours are Monday-Friday 11am–4pm, and Saturday 11am–3pm.

Amasa Fulcher House, c. 1904 at 133 British Cemetery Rd.
Amasa Fulcher House, c. 1904 at 133 British Cemetery Rd.

The former Methodist Episcopal Church North Parsonage, c. 1928 at 150 British Cemetery Road.
The former Methodist Episcopal Church North Parsonage, c. 1928 at 150 British Cemetery Road.

The former parsonage is now the Hale Cottage, and was rebuilt, keeping its historic integrity, in 2011 after a fire destroyed much of the home.
The former parsonage is now the Hale Cottage, and was rebuilt, keeping its historic integrity, in 2011 after a fire destroyed much of the home.

Elisha Ballance, Sr. Family House, c. 1908 at 494 Back Road.
Elisha Ballance, Sr. Family House, c. 1908 at 494 Back Road.

The Elisha Ballance House was built out of salvaged lumber from the wreck of the Ida Lawrence.
The Elisha Ballance House was built out of salvaged lumber from the wreck of the Ida Lawrence.

Della and William Scarborough, Sr. House c. 1912, at 94 Mark's Path, is known on the island as Mr. Billy's.
Della and William Scarborough, Sr. House c. 1912, at 94 Mark's Path, is known on the island as Mr. Billy's.

Mr. Billy's is available to rent through the Pony Island Motel.
Mr. Billy's is available to rent through the Pony Island Motel.