Whalehead in Historic Corolla

Whalehead is a beautifully restored 1920s Art Nouveau style residence that is open to the public for museum tours. The grand residence, dressed in bold yellow and striking copper, stands in Historic Corolla Park and overlooks the Currituck Sound. The Whalehead invites visitors to experience its intriguing past and hear its fascinating story. The fascination begins as you step back in time to an era reminiscent of prohibition and women's rights. Learn about the life and times of the wealthy Knights who spent winters in Corolla hunting, relaxing and entertaining in this lavish cottage. The day-to-day way they lived, the guests that visited, the dinners that were served... it is a story that lives on in this beautifully restored mansion. Whalehead is located on 39 acres of pristine sound front property in Historic Corolla. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and each room has been painstakingly restored to the way it looked when it was built in 1925. From Mrs. Knight's Steinway piano to the Tiffany sconces, a tour of this interesting home will uncover the mystery of a by-gone time and this once flourishing family. Month of December hours are Monday - Friday 9am-4 pm. Please note that we will be closed for all County Holidays (Dec. 24-26, 2025), we will also be closed from January 1 - February 15th, 2026. Tour Pricing: Ages: 0-5 free -- Ages: 6-12 $5 -- Ages: 13-54 $7 -- Ages: 55+ $5 -- Military (Active) $5 For more information call 252-453-9040. Hope you can come for a visit soon!