Miles Today: 33 Longitude: 076°13.11' W Locks Total:
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Total Miles: 1,216 Location: Elizabeth City, NC / Free
City Docks
We crossed Albemarle Sound this morning with all sails flying. The seas were rough after three days of strong winds making for a bumpy ride, but we safely crossed the sound due north into the Pasquotank River. This sign says it all as we approached the waterfront of Elizabeth City which is reported to be the most boat friendly city in the area. The Farm Fresh Market offers free pick-up and return for convenient shopping.
First visited in 1585 by the English who lived on Roanoke Island, and settled in 1793 the town was originally called Redding. In 1794, it was renamed Elizabeth Town. Elizabeth City was a major port in the mid-1700s and then with the completion of the Dismal Swamp in 1805 goods could be shipped to Norfolk through the canal. More on the Dismal Swamp in a few days!
First order of business was a visit to the Museum of the Albemarle directly across from the wharf. The Carolinians take their history seriously and have done an amazing job of collecting photographs and artifacts, then developing unique methods of displaying items and timelines that make the visitor feel a part of the history. This museum had disassembled a rural home from the 1800s and reconstructed it inside the museum. If anyone out there is a Civil War History buff, this area is a must see!
We now have eight neighboring boats at the city docks so we are off to meet new friends then find a local restaurant for seafood. A walking tour of the historic district is on our agenda for tomorrow before we head for the Outer Banks.
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