Corolla Village Inn

07/20/2026

A point in summer we look forward to every year… FIG SEASON!!! Freshly picked in the morning & then baked into a cake the same day 😋

07/15/2026

06/30/2026

Full moon, bright light

06/18/2026

I’m always learning something new!

of Hotel De' Afrique? After the first Union victory in the Civil War in North Carolina, the Battle of Hatteras Inlet, enslaved African Americans escaped to the Union controlled Hatteras Island, seeking freedom.

By February 15, 1862, more than 40 freedom-seeking families lived on the island. A barrack was given as lodging for the families and was soon named Hotel De' Afrique. After a storm destroyed the original barrack, about 12 new barracks were built to accommodate the influx of freedom-seekers. On the island, African Americans built community and labored as watermen, horsemen and often served in the Union army.

Hotel De' Afrique is considered the first safe place for people escaping slavery in North Carolina during the Civil War and is officially recognized as part of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

Learn more about histories like Hotel De' Afrique in our Juneteenth toolkit by clicking the link in the bio.

Image: AV. 5000. "Hotel De' Afrique" Courtesy of the State Archives of North Carolina.

06/09/2026

Such amazing photos!

06/01/2026

04/04/2026

We’re easily influenced & made a lil Easter treat for our guests this weekend - Robin Eggs! (aka peanut butter cups). Can confirm they are delicious 😋

03/12/2026

Such beautiful light 🌅

03/06/2026

Opening day, opening flowers! After the long, cold winter these flowers and sunshine are a breath of fresh air! We’re happy to be welcoming guests for the spring!

02/19/2026

For a few moments this morning I stopped complaining about all of our cold winter weather