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Historic Plymouth Walking Tour
Daily, self-guided
A port-town, shaped by water. A hotly contested civil war site. A boat that shaped history. A Brick House, a man named Rhodes and 172 plots laid out as the beginning of Plymouth. This walking tour of downtown Plymouth takes you through the most critical streets in Plymouth and shows you just where history was shaped. Less than 2 miles on flat, mostly-paved and even ground. Printed maps available at the Bear-O-Lina Welcome Center on Water Street. Digital Maps available.
Paddlewheel Cruises on the Roanoke
The Plymouth Downtown Development Assoc. hosts at least one paddlewheel dinner cruise per month. Tickets sell out fast. Enjoy a 4-hour cruise on the Roanoke River along with a dinner buffet and music. Beer and wine available for purchase (credit card only).
Weather permitting, we will be cruising down the Roanoke River to the Albemarle Sound. One of the largest natural freshwater sounds in the U.S. If the wind and waves on the sound are not accommodating, we will cruise up the Roanoke River to view the unspoiled beauty of what some call North Carolina's Amazon.
Tickets: https://plymouth-dda.square.site
Somerset Place Tours
Tuesday - Saturday, upon request or self-guided
See what life was like on this historic 1700s plantation. Visitors explore the lives of the plantation's owners, enslaved community, employed whites, and free blacks during Somerset Place's 80-year lifespan under slavery.
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Bland Simpson: The Roanoke and Cashie Rivers, & the Albemarle Sound
Bland Simpson: The Roanoke and Cashie Rivers, & the Albemarle Sound.
David Cecelski: Herring Fisheries on the Lower Roanoke River
David Cecelski: Herring Fisheries on the lower Roanoke River.
National Black Bear Festival
This year’s National Black Bear Festival has a Revolutionary War Theme with a period encampment, period music & more than 40 activities including many surprises – ending with an amazing patriotic fireworks display on the Roanoke River. Downtown Plymouth, NC.
Willie Drye: The Underground Railroad in Plymouth
Willie Drye: The Underground Railroad in Plymouth, NC.
RL Brooks - Poetry Reading Along the Roanoke
RL Brooks - Poetry Reading Along the Roanoke
The Road to Revolution: Honoring Daniel Davenport
The Road to Revolution: A Festival of Living History, Games, Music, and a Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor Daniel Davenport.
Davenport Homestead (Mt. Tabor Rd./Arnold Hill Rd. Creswell, NC)
Commemorating the Life and Legacy of Attorney Peter H. Bell
Commemorating the Life and Legacy of Attorney Peter H. Bell: Circa 1867 -1967, First Black Attorney in Plymouth/Washington County - New Chapel Baptist Church, 207 E. 3rd. St. Plymouth, NC.
Parading with Santa@ The Local Current
Tis the Season!! Santa will be in the house!!! More Info
Christmas Laser Light
YOUR FAVORITE SONGS OF THE SEASON Synchronized with Lasers Dancing Across the Sky!
Small Town Sparkle @ The Local Current
Downtown Plymouth‘a Annual Christmas Tree lighting to make the spirit bright!! Vendors, First Friday and all the things!! Let’s be Merry!!! More Info
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
Paper Snow Flakes @ The Local Current
Come create a set of fantastic paper snowflakes! The Local Current is located Downtown Plymouth and is available for Artisans, Events and Meetings. More Info
A Very Merry Evening - Vendor Event @ The Local Current
Shop Small and support our local business owners! More Info
The Harvest Hustle 5K
Spruill Conservation Farm hosts the Harvest Hustle 5K. Trail run through farmland, woods and fields. Pancake breakfast after the race. Raffle with assorted prizes. Fun for runners, walkers and families.
Registration $25 in advance. $30 November 15. Includes T-shirt, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.
Spruill Conservation Farm’s mission: Education, Research, and Access. Follow @SpruillFarm Facebook for updates.
Jingle and Mingle @ The Local Current
Things are gearing up for an exciting Holiday Season downtown Plymouth!! All of the Downtown Stores will be open for your shopping pleasure! Mark your calendars and make your dates!! More Info
Friendsgiving Festival of Foods@ The Local Current
Ready to knock Thanksgiving out of the park? Come get it all it all in one place - Collards, Sweet Potatoes, Casseroles, Desserts and even that hostess gift! Vendor spaces available! More Info
Bow Making with Bradley Cole Designs @ The Local Current
We like BIG Bows and we can not lie…… Join in on the fun!!!
The Local Current is located Downtown Plymouth and is available for Artisans, Events and Meetings.
Christmas Door Mat Class @ The Local Current
Get your house holiday ready with our super popular doormat class! This class will sell out!!
The Local Current is located Downtown Plymouth and is available for Artisans, Events and Meetings.
Christmas Tassel @ The Local Current
Add a chic new tassel to your Christmas lineup! Limited seats!
The Local Current is located Downtown Plymouth and is available for Artisans, Events and Meetings.
Nativity Painting Class @ The Local Current
Join us for this beginner friendly class where we will create a painting on oak board ready for the Christmas decorating season! RSVP is required.
The Local Current is located Downtown Plymouth and is available for Artisans, Events and Meetings.
Holiday Garland Class @ The Local Current
Join us to create this timeless garland that will last for years! Perfect for your holiday table. RSVP required
The Local Current is located Downtown Plymouth and is available for Artisans, Events and Meetings.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
Resin Paperweight Class @ The Local Current
Christmas is around the corner! We will be creating a glass paperweight with resin insert. We will have lots of options for things to add to your resin, feel free to bring a 3" untrimmed photo that can be added for the perfect keepsake gift.
The Local Current is located Downtown Plymouth and is available for Artisans, Events and Meetings.
Bad Boyz Grudge
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Halloween Cruise
The Ghost Ship is Coming to Plymouth for Halloween!
We are hosting Haunted Halloween Cruises in Plymouth on the Roanoke River on Oct. 29, 30 & 31. The Albemarle Queen will be decorated for the occasion and we have a few surprises planned. No meal will be served, but there will be music, a costume contest, and more! The bar will be open (credit cards only). Click on this link for tickets:
https://fareharbor.com/.../albemarlequee.../items/663626/...
There will be two cruises per night. The early cruise from 5:30pm -7:00pm will be family-friendly. It will be a sunset cruise (sunset is a few minutes after 6:00pm) arriving back at the dock after dark. Tickets are $45 per person for ages 12 and above. Children 5-11 are $25 each and younger children, 4 & under are free.
The late cruise each night will be from 7:30pm - 9:00pm and will be for adults ages 18 and above. Tickets are $45 per person.
The "Albemarle Queen" is North Carolina's only paddle wheel riverboat and can accommodate up to 120 passengers. The Roanoke River is NC's amazing Amazon. It is the longest river in the state and the river basin contains the largest intact bottomland forest east of the Mississippi. There are more that 50 miles of shoreline within 5 miles of Plymouth in the Roanoke River Delta.
Come enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience! More details: https://www.facebook.com/BearolinaNC
Christmas Open House
You’re Invited to a Woodland Christmas!
Join us at Bird and Bear Shoppery for our Christmas Open House on October 24th & 25th — where the season begins with cozy charm and festive cheer!
Get a first look at "Holly and Pine", our fan favorite holiday tree that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside.
Full of rustic touches, natural textures, and timeless woodland whimsy, it’s a tree that feels like a warm hug from the forest.
Be inspired by our holiday displays
Shop early for thoughtful gifts & decor
Enjoy seasonal sips, sweets & surprises
Let us help you kick off the holidays in the most heartwarming way!
105 E Water Street Plymouth Nc 27962
9:00AM-6:00PM
Blue Thunder “Stand your Ground”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
Blue Thunder “Stand your Ground”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
“Life after Death ll” JMR Production
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
First Friday’s Music Series
First Friday of every Month
This event takes place at Bear Towne Market, 118 Washington Street, Downtown Plymouth.
“OBX Speedway Promotion” Small Tire
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Brown/Squeak “Big Tire Backyard Brawl”
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.
Eastern NC Bass Challenge - Collins Boats $10,000 Championship
Be a part of the biggest bass tournament trail in Eastern North Carolina.
August 2-3, 2025 – Roanoke River, Collins Boats $10,000 Championship
More info and to sign up: https://www.ncbasschallenge.com/shop/tournaments/2025-single-event-entry/
DonkMaster
The Outer Banks Speedway allows visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed racers can put the pedal to the medal.