America 250 Hyde County NC

06/12/2026

One of several Hyde County’s historic markers and monuments that have been placed and paid for by other organizations or individuals throughout the years.

06/07/2026

Another piece of Hyde County history to be proud of!

Alumni of the O.A. Peay School in Swan Quarter at the Davie Poplar Tree behind the building. Text and photos by Stephanie Caplan A lone poplar tree stands tall and strong behind O.A. Peay School in…

06/05/2026

This nonprofit organization was formed 2010 to protect, preserve and sustain Hyde County’s old courthouse which is listed in the National Register of Historic places. The building has been unoccupied since Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Further study of the history of the courthouse revealed that it was actually built in 1838. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/FriendsOfHydeCountysHistoricCourthouse

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.

As America 250 NC commemorates our nation’s 250th anniversary, we reflect on the generations of Americans whose sacrifice helped shape and protect the country we know today.

Their stories, service, and legacy will never be forgotten.

05/24/2026

May 23, 2026: Another piece of Hyde County history remembered on this date.

05/22/2026

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources. Hyde County has 11 such properties.

05/15/2026

Several Hyde County sites including Mattamuskeet Lodge and Historic Ocracoke used to be on the Historic Albemarle Tour. Founded in 1975, this is one of North Carolina’s oldest heritage trails, covering 17 northeast NC counties. The familiar brown and ivory roadside signs mark the highways and sites across the region and can still be seen in the county.

05/15/2026

Check out this America 250 gift basket that will be auctioned off at the Swan Quarter VFD's auction on May 30, 2026!

05/12/2026

One of several Hyde County’s historic markers and monuments that have been placed and paid for by other organizations or individuals throughout the years.