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 uni.

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.”]

Details

MAIN EVENT: Saturday Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10am – 4 pm, Start and Finish at Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water Street. Ticket Price: $30 (NOTE: Friday night's experience and Saturday's Scavenger Hunt are 2 separate events and are ticketed separately.) ***Buy a ticket to both events and you get 1 extra drink ticket for each (2 drink tickets for Friday; 2 drink tickets for Saturday)***

Friday Bourbon, Beer & Experience Event, June 7, 5:00-7:00 pm, Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water Street Ticket Price: $30 (NOTE: Friday night's experience and Saturday's Scavenger Hunt are 2 separate events and are ticketed separately.) .) ***Buy a ticket to both events and you get 1 extra drink ticket for each (2 drink tickets for Friday; 2 drink tickets for Saturday)***

You may purchase a ticket to one or both events. .) ***Buy a ticket to both events and you get 1 extra drink ticket for each (2 drink tickets for Friday; 2 drink tickets for Saturday)***

This event is a partnership of Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc., Museum of the Albemarle, Arts of the Albemarle, Visit Elizabeth City, EC Historic Neighborhood Association, private citizens, and business owners.

To Purchase tickets: Tickets for Legends & Lore 2024 -- Moonshining in Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City from TicketLeap

You may order t-shirts on the ticket website to be picked up at check-in.

Books may also be purchased at the Museum of the Albemarle Gift Shop at 501 E. Main Street OR on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/3Py9imk

For more information about the event, please contact: Deborah Malenfant, Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. 252-338-4104 or [email protected]

For more information, please visit www.ElizabethCityLegends.com, contact Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc., 252-338-4104 or [email protected]

Merchandise

Books

When Ghosts Made Moonshine
Also available locally at the Museum of the Albemarle Giftshop
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Stay and relax in Elizabeth City! We boast a wide variety of accommodations and friendly, welcoming hosts. We have name-brand hotels and quaint, historic inns to choose from. Our innkeepers are great sources for information on the best dining, shopping, and fun so you can make the most of your visit!

If you are looking for a unique stay in our riverfront city, check out our vacation rentals: you can stay on a house boat, in a newly renovated historic downtown apartment, or even rent an entire house to spread out with your family!

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our beautiful city!

We invite you to “Make a Weekend of it in Elizabeth City!” Come early on Friday evening, April 21st to experience our charming harbor town! Enjoy dinner at any of our various local eateries then grab a craft brew at our local breweries, Seven Sounds, Ghost Harbor or Avdet. If you prefer lighter eats and wine, we have that too at 2 Souls Wine Bar!

Also check out the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. Facebook Events page. It's an ongoing list of events and activities happening in downtown and the many shops and restaurants that downtown boasts.

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.

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