October 1 – October 29, 2025
Every Wednesday in October
See individual event details below.
Please check this page and social media for time, date, and event updates. Events subject to change.
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 event. Continue to check the website and social media for future detail announcements. 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.
Contact Whalehead at 252.453.9040 for tickets and additional information. **All tickets purchased for these events are non-refundable.
October 1, 2025
High Tea on the Front Porch* – SOLD OUT
Time: 4-7 pm
Location: Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Whalehead Porch
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
Lecture & Behind the Scenes Tour
Outer Banks Center for Willdife Education – Lecture on Currituck County’s Heritage (FREE) Time: 10 am
Whalehead – Behind the Scenes Tour – Ticketed Event – $20 per guest. Time: 9-10:30 am
Talks and Demonstrations provided by Curators and Museum Staff
October 22, 2025
Lecture & Behind the Scenes Tour
Currituck Maritime Museum – Lecture on Currituck Sound Hunting Traditions (FREE) Time: 9:30 am
Whalehead – Behind the Scenes Tour – Ticketed Event – $20 per guest. Time: 9-10:30 am
Talks and Demonstrations provided by Curators and Museum Staff
***Due to the forecast for inclement weather, the Grand Finale event scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th, has been cancelled. If you have any questions concerning this, please call Whalehead at 252-453-9040.
October 29, 2025
4:30 – 7 PM
Grand Finale Anniversary Event – Cancelled
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. This event has been cancelled.
Audio guided tours of Whalehead will be available during the event for a fee.
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. This event has been cancelled.
Contact Whalehead at 252.453.9040 for tickets and additional information. **All tickets purchased for these events are non-refundable.
*Guests are encouraged to dress for the era (not required), being mindful of the potential chilly weather. No spiked stilettos for the integrity of the cork floor.
