The Historic Preservation Commission helps property owners apply for local landmark designation and maintains a list of county properties with historical significance.
Check out this new video to learn more about the commission and how it works to preserve Currituck’s heritage.
Currituck County has a need for foster parents. There are local children who need caring, stable homes and the Department of Social Services would like to talk with anyone interested in opening their home to a foster child.
Being a foster parent could be a positive, life-changing experience for the child and you! Call Social Services at 252-232-3083 or email for more information.
On February 6, 2024, Rick Kinner, of Corolla, along with other members of the Outer Banks Stamp Club, presented the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School with two framed Black Heritage stamp collections of African American leaders, entertainers, sports figures, writers and historical figures.
These collections are hanging on the wall of the School’s visitor center for all to see and enjoy. While it is anticipated that these will be permanent exhibits, the public is invited to come and view this new addition to the School during Black History Month.
Historic Jarvisburg Colored Schools is open during February on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The School will be closing for a brief period after February to complete renovations.
To better serve the citizens of Currituck County we have moved our payment office to:
2878 Caratoke Highway,
Currituck, North Carolina 27929.
Payments can made by:
2878 Caratoke Highway,
Currituck, North Carolina 27929
PO Box 220
Currituck, North Carolina 27929
2878 Caratoke Highway,
Currituck, North Carolina 27929
The night drop box is located at the back of the building.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 252-232-2769.
Recently Currituck County launched a new service to help citizens obtain public records request from the county government. The public records request portal can be accessed at currituckcountync.nextrequest.com/. It can also be found on this website under the Government tab above.
This new service promotes transparency and will help Currituck County follow North Carolina’s public records laws. Once a request has been submitted it will be reviewed and processed by the County Manager and County Attorney offices.
The following County Facilities will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. and reopen at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024
The following County Facilities will be CLOSED on Thursday July 4, 2024
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (or whenever the fireworks are over)
Location: Historic Corolla Park
Fee: Free
Website: VisitCurrituck
Contact: 252-453-9040
What better way to celebrate America’s independence than with free live music and a spectacular firework show on the northern Outer Banks! Join Currituck Travel & Tourism at Historic Corolla Park for the Independence Day Celebration with loads of fun family activities and food provided by local vendors.
Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. and conclude with the largest fireworks show on the Outer Banks at dusk.
Admission is FREE.
Free onsite parking for this event will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Historic Corolla Park and will be available on a first come, first served basis. With record crowds this summer on the Currituck Outer Banks and with many visitors expected to attend, please note that our dedicated onsite parking spaces are expected to fill up early. Please plan accordingly.
Enjoy incredible live music, fun family activities and more! Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase by local vendors.
2024 entertainment by “The Dickens” band performing from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m…
Note
Admission is FREE.
Only leashed dogs are permitted. However, due to the noise from the fireworks, dogs are not recommended at this event.
No coolers, alcohol or on-street parking is permitted.
The Historic Corolla Park boat ramp and Air Up Station will be closed from 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 until 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024. No boat docking will be allowed.
Looking for some part-time hours working with an amazing team? The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism needs you! We are currently seeking team members for the Whalehead and the Currituck Maritime Museum to assist our visitors as they tour these historic facilities. We especially have a need for the weekends.
Museum hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Weekend hours for these facilities will run from the first Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.
These positions are a great way learn more about Currituck history while meeting and assisting our many visitors during the vacation season.
The Corolla Visitors Center is also seeking some team members for the weekdays and weekends to assist our visitors learn more about our destination and what they can do on their vacation.
To find out more, check out the applications for Visitor Relations Coordinators. We want you to come and be an integral part of our visitor economy!
Currituck County’s new Public Safety Center in Barco, North Carolina is a beautiful facility that provides many benefits. It serves as the home for all public safety departments in a centralized location, which has improved staff:
All citizens in Currituck County should be proud that we have such a great facility. Learn more in this new video by Currituck County!
The team at 911 Communications provide vital, life-saving services for the public and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This short video provides some insight into what it means to be a 911 telecommunicator for Currituck County.
Register today and receive emergency notifications as well as notifications to let you know of important public meetings and community events.
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