Learn how to sail or row on the Pasquotank River through the River City Community Sailing group. A sailing camp is offered for kids ages 8-16 the weeks of July 6-10 or July 13-17. Adult sailing class sessions are offered on July 11 or Aug. 15. File photo/The Daily Advance
REGION OFFERS SAFE, ENTERTAINING ACTIVITIES Outdoor recreation, history tours allow for social distancing while having fun
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By Anna Goodwin McCarthy Correspondent
rom kayaking on glistening waterways to taking a tour of historical homes, northeastern North Carolina offers a variety of safe and entertaining activities. The following is a list of things you can do: • Take a tour of history in Edenton through guided trolley rides. The trolley ride travels through the beautiful town allowing riders to learn about local history. Embark on a ride from the Penelope Barker House Welcome Center at 505 South Broad Street and hear interesting notable facts about sites from this guided trolley tour. For more information, visit the Visit Edenton website at https://www. visitedenton.com/trolley.php. • Self-Guided Walking Tour: Enjoy history at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour of Edenton on the Edenton Museum Trail. Follow the signs and links at https://www.visitedenton.com/sites.php#site-museumtrail to find out information about featured sites including the 1758 Cupola House, the Cotton Mill Village, 1736 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse. • Museum of the Albemarle is offering online sessions called “Virtual History for Lunch.” The online lectures which range in topics may be viewed from your own device whether it be laptop, computer, tablet or phone with internet access. A virtual tour of the MOA and its exhibits is also available at https://moa.oncell.com/en/ index.html. For more information, visit the Museum of
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the Albemarle Facebook page or website at https://www. museumofthealbemarle.com/. With the picturesque landscape that surrounds us in northeastern North Carolina, it is quite easy to find outdoor activities that are pleasing for all ages. Here are a few: • Dismal Swamp Canal: Hike, bike, jog or simply take a stroll on the trails at the Dismal Swamp State Park in South Mills. Rent a kayak and paddle down the Dismal Swamp with incredible views of wildlife. Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one of your own choice. For more information call (252) 771-6593. • Adults may join the Wednesday Paddle Group in Edenton for kayaking in the evenings. The group meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Colonial Park. People may bring their own kayaks or they may contact Mary Sawyer if they do not have access to a kayak and she will provide one. There is no fee. Contact Sawyer at the Edenton-Chowan Recreation Department at mary.sawyer@chowan.nc.govto join the group or find out more information. • Learn how to sail or row on the Pasquotank River through the River City Community Sailing group. A sailing camp is offered for kids ages 8-16 the weeks of July 6-10 or July 13-17 at 2 to 5 p.m. for $150 each week. Adult sailing class sessions are offered on July 11 or Aug. 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for $50 a class. “Rowing 101” class sessions are July 25 or Aug.22 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. for $25 a class. A rowing camp is available for ages 12 and up on Aug. 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for $150. No prior experience
Albemarle Magazine Summer 2020
