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On Tuesday, April 8, Island Farm opened for its 16th season! A living history farmstead, Island Farm interprets the life of early Outer Bankers from the mid-1800s when just over 600 people inhabited Roanoke Island.

Opening day saw a warm welcome to spring with live blacksmithing, buttermaking, hearthcooking, house tours, cooking demonstrations and, of course, plenty of livestock to see, as well as a large offering of toys and games, including everything from hoop and stick, quoits and tug of war for younger guests.

Admission to the site is $11, and children 3 and under are admitted for free. Island Farm will be open April through November, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., where programming and activities will vary throughout the season. The farmstead is located at 1140 N US Highway 64, north of Manteo on Roanoke Island.

Island Farm is owned and operated by Outer Banks Conservationists. For more information, go to obcinc.org, email islandfarm@obcinc.org or call 252-473-6500.

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