Legends & Lore

Join us for this one of a kind experience in the Harbor of Hospitality! For the Elizabeth City moonshine-themed scavenger hunt, we'll incorporate elements of local lore, prohibition history, and interactive clues leading participants through the moonshine-making process. Each stop will provide a piece of the moonshine recipe and a tale from the prohibition era, culminating in a complete understanding of both the historical and practical aspects of moonshining. On your hunt, local stories and snippets will be shared making your experience

Participants will pick up their “Recipe” at the start, will collect clues and ingredients at stops throughout Downtown Elizabeth City, and return back to the where they started for a drink from one of our local breweries (Seven Sounds Brewing Co., Ghost Harbor Brewing Co., and Avdet Brewing Company), photo opportunities with a race car and other moonshine paraphernalia, book signing by Chris Barber (“When Ghosts Made Moonshine”) and other fun activities.

Everyone who collects all ingredients will be entered into a drawing for prizes. It isn’t a race. Participants are encouraged to shop, sip, and dine during the day. For every receipt brought back showing a purchase, an extra entry will be given into the drawing. Everyone completing the activity will be designated an Official “Eastern NC Moonshiner” or “Prohibition Agent.”]

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Scavenger Hunt:

Start & Finish at Museum of the Albemarle.

501 S Water St. 10:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Post Scavenger Hunt Celebration:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S Water St.

Tickets

Purchase your tickets HERE!

Merchandise

Books

When Ghosts Made Moonshine
Also available locally at the Museum of the Albemarle Giftshop
We can hardly wait to see you!

Event sponsored by: Performance Chevrolet, Elizabeth City

Location sponsors: State Farm, Dawn Cooper Covington; Happy Daisy Garden Center; Hoppin’ Johnz New South Cuisine; The Mills Downtown Bistro; Heritage Care of Elizabeth City; B&M Contractors, Inc.; Albemarle Audiology; Bedliners Plus; Rick Anderson Fitness

Event Partners Dixieland Speedway; Oasis Suites; Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, Seven Sounds Brewing Company, Avdet Brewing Company; Buffalo City Distillery; Outer Banks Distilling; Chris Barber, Author

Event Hosts: Arts of the Albemarle; Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.; Visit Elizabeth City; Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association; Museum of the Albemarle

We invite you to "Make a Weekend of it in Elizabeth City" and stay through Sunday to enjoy our charming little town. Take a look at our Events page and see what else is going on while you're here.

2024 Legends & Lore Event Partners & Sponsors