Whalehead Centennial Anniversary Events
Schedule
Wed Oct 29 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1100 Club Rd, Corolla, NC, United States, North Carolina 27927 | Corolla, NC
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October 1 – October 29, 2025Every Wednesday in October
See individual event details below.
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In 2025, Whalehead in Historic Corolla celebrates a century of elegance, history, and community. Built in the 1920s as an opulent Art Nouveau retreat for Edward and Marie Knight, Whalehead has stood as a testament to vision and craftsmanship on the shores of Currituck Sound and The Northern Outer Banks. To honor its 100th anniversary, a special series of ticketed events will take place every Wednesday throughout October 2025, inviting guests to step back in time and experience Whalehead’s charm. The celebrations include intimate behind-the-scenes tours, refined high tea with croquet on the lawn, and enchanting pianist performances echoing through the historic halls. The festivities culminate on October 29th with a grand finale: an elegant dinner catered by Red Sky Café paired with live music, offering an unforgettable evening at Whalehead in Historic Corolla. Join us this fall as we commemorate 100 years of Whalehead’s enduring legacy and the stories it continues to inspire.
Industrialist Edward Collings Knight Jr., and his wife, Marie Louise Lebel Knight got married on October 23, 1922. In celebration of their love for each other, Edward purchased the 4 mile stretch of land originally known as Corolla Island. They started building Whalehead, which took 3 years to build, and finally completed it in 1925. With both having a shared passion for hunting waterfowl, they built this winter getaway for hunting and entertaining. Come and celebrate their 100th anniversary with us at Whalehead!
Contact Whalehead at 252.453.9040 for tickets and additional information.
October 1, 2025
High Tea and Croquet on the Lawn
Time: 4-7 pm
Location: Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Whalehead Porch & Lawn
Ticketed Event – $65 per guest.
October 8, 2025
A “Knight” of Piano
Time: 5-6:30 pm
Location: Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Whalehead Library (Steinway Piano)
Pianist – Cathy Kreplin
Sweets provided by Sweet Sunflour
Ticketed Event – $65 per guest.
October 15, 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour
Time: 9 – 11:30 am
Location: TBD (Whalehead, Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Currituck Maritime Museum)
Talks and Demonstrations provided by Curators and Museum Staff
Ticketed Event – $20 per guest.
October 22, 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour
Time: 9 – 11:30 am
Location: TBD (Whalehead, Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Currituck Maritime Museum)
Talks and Demonstrations provided by Curators and Museum Staff
Ticketed Event – $20 per guest.
October 29, 2025
4:30 – 7 PM
Grand Finale Anniversary Event
This portion: Open to the public – Listen to live music played by Wayne Tympanick Band on the lawn of Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park. Bring your own chair and blanket and come out and listen while taking in the beauty of Whalehead and the Currituck Sound. Food truck and a cash bar (Buffalo City Distillery and Sanctuary Vineyards) will be on site.
Audio guided tours of Whalehead will be available during the event for a fee.
This portion: Ticketed Event (Limited to 35 Tickets) $45 per person – Table cloth seating on the Whalehead porch with appetizers and shrimp & grits provided by BJ’s Restaurant. Drinks will include water, soda, and tea. Cash bar on site. Special gift included with tickets and a curator guided tour of the anniversary exhibit. Your 1920s era attire is welcome. A best in show prize will be provided for the winning 1920s male and female attire. Ticketed event is from 4:30-7 pm and includes all the open to the public activities (live music, food truck, and cash bar) along with appetizers starting at 5:30 pm.
Contact Whalehead at 252.453.9040 for tickets and additional information.
https://northernouterbanks.com/signature-event/for-love-and-history-tour/
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Where is it happening?
1100 Club Rd, Corolla, NC, United States, North Carolina 27927Event Location & Nearby Stays: