Whalehead Centennial Anniversary Events

October 1 – October 29, 2025
Every Wednesday in OctoberSee individual event details below.
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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: an elegant dinner catered by Red Sky Café paired with live music, offering an unforgettable evening at Whalehead in Historic Corolla. 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. Come and celebrate their 100th anniversary with us at Whalehead!
Contact Whalehead at 252.453.9040 for tickets and additional information.
October 1, 2025High Tea and Croquet on the LawnTime: 4-7 pmLocation: Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Whalehead Porch & LawnTicketed Event – $65 per guest.
October 8, 2025A “Knight” of PianoTime: 5-6:30 pmLocation: Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Whalehead Library (Steinway Piano)Pianist – Cathy KreplinSweets provided by Sweet SunflourTicketed Event – $65 per guest.
October 15, 2025Behind the Scenes TourTime: 9 – 11:30 amLocation: TBD (Whalehead, Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Currituck Maritime Museum)Talks and Demonstrations provided by Curators and Museum StaffTicketed Event – $20 per guest.
October 22, 2025Behind the Scenes TourTime: 9 – 11:30 amLocation: TBD (Whalehead, Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Currituck Maritime Museum)Talks and Demonstrations provided by Curators and Museum StaffTicketed Event – $20 per guest.
October 29, 2025Grand Finale DinnerTime: 5:30 – 8 pmLocation: Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Whalehead PorchCatering provided by Red Sky CaféLive Music – Wayne Tympanick BandTicketed Event – $150 per guest.
Contact Whalehead at 252.453.9040 for tickets and additional information.