On February 6, 2024, Rick Kinner, of Corolla, along with other members of the Outer Banks Stamp Club, presented the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School with two framed Black Heritage stamp collections of African American leaders, entertainers, sports figures, writers and historical figures. These collections are hanging on the wall of the School’s visitor center for all to see and enjoy. While it is anticipated that these will be permanent exhibits, the public is invited to come and view this new addition to the School during Black History Month. Historic Jarvisburg Colored Schools is open during February on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and is located at 7302 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC. The School will be closing for a brief period after February to complete renovations.
The Outer Banks Stamp Club was formed in 1996. History is an important part of the club’s meetings as a different subject is chosen each month to explore in depth by the members. The Club is affiliated with the American Philatelic Society, or APS and meets the second Sunday of the month in the Fellowship Hall of the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact either Rick Kinner (phone: 908-303-2489 or email: richard.kinner@icloud.com) or John Webster (phone: 252-256-1942 or email: jkonthebay@gmail.com).
