Watch the restoration of the historic Island Inn and transformation of the surrounding lot into a lush public garden, all at the heart of Ocracoke Village in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
The Ocracoke Preservation Society has been lovingly restoring this 126 year old building and landscaping the grounds. The whole area will become the Ocracoke Commons Visitor and Cultural Center starting late 2026. This video was prepared by Claudia Horwitz with music by Molasses Creek.
To read more: Ocracoke Commons Visitor & Cultural Center launched

