Roanoke River Partners, Inc.

10/07/2026

This , take in the views along the Roanoke River State Trail! From peaceful stretches of river to historic sites along its banks, the Roanoke offers plenty of ways to experience the outdoors in Martin County.

This month’s featured photo was captured by photographer Carolina Psalms at Historical Fort Branch, overlooking the Roanoke River. Visitors can experience this view while exploring the fort during the Annual Fort Branch Battle Reenactment on November 7 & 8.

As you explore the Roanoke River State Trail, remember to plan ahead, respect the places you visit, and help care for the natural spaces that make outdoor adventures in North Carolina possible. Outdoor NC encourages everyone to enjoy the outdoors responsibly so these special places can continue to be enjoyed for years to come.

Martin County is featured in the 2026 Outdoor NC Trail Town Guide:
https://outdoornc.com/trail-town/roanoke-river-area/

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

🌿🎨 Looking for family-friendly fun during Bub Jackson Day?

Be sure to check out Nature Is Our Studio, a hands-on outdoor art experience presented by Beloved Educators Unlimited at the Bub Jackson Hunting Preserve on November 7, 2026.

Children and families will have the opportunity to connect with nature through creative activities including: 🍂 Nature texture rubbings
🍁 Leaf printing
✏️ Nature-inspired sketching
🎨 A collaborative community nature mural

This interactive experience encourages kids to look, notice, create, and protect while exploring the outdoors through art, science, literacy, and nature.

Whether your child loves drawing, exploring outside, or simply getting creative, this is an activity you won't want to miss during Bub Jackson Day!

📅 November 7, 2026
📍 Bub Jackson Hunting Preserve

Plan your visit and discover more things to do in Bertie County at https://www.destinationbertie.com/

10/02/2026

The whole town gets loud and happy this Saturday for the 51st Annual Edenton Peanut Festival. Floats roll down Broad Street, the Battle of the Bands fires up in the evening, and neighbors fill Main Street to catch up on porches and sidewalks. If you are staying at Inner Banks Inn, you can walk to every bit of it and skip the drive home after the festivities. Missed this one? Check our events calendar for more Edenton Events.

Visit Edenton, NC

09/29/2026

🎉🌊 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🌊🎉

The Town of Hamilton Annual Roanoke River Festival is coming up, and we’re looking forward to another great day of fun, food, fellowship, and community! 💙

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Morris Lynch Center
301 S. Front Street
Hamilton, NC 27840

Come out and enjoy:

🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food Vendors
🎈 Bounce Houses
🎯 Games
🎱 Bingo
🚂 Historical Train Ride Around Town
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the Whole Family!

🌧️ Rain Date: October 24, 2026

Save the date, invite your family and friends, and come spend the day with us as we celebrate our community, our history, and the beautiful Roanoke River!

📲 Please SHARE and help us spread the word!

💙 We can’t wait to see everyone at the 2026 Town of Hamilton Annual Roanoke River Festival! 🌊🎉

09/27/2026

Steamer Bertie is seen here on the Roanoke River, 22 December 1888.

This steamer, operated by Captain Wilbur F. Askew, was vital for the coastal residents along the Cashie and Roanoke Rivers. Since the railroad network hadn't been extended that far east; goods, mail and passengers arrived and departed by steamer.

Captain Askew was well-known and regarded in eastern counties. His obituary in 1905 described him as "a genial, jolly, master of his vessel, free and easy with passengers and especially fond of young people." In his career, he was also captain of the Kalula, Tahoma and McCall steamers.
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N.96.12.178
From the General Negative Collection, State Archives of NC.