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High Season 2000
Alton Ballance escorts teachers

High Season 2000

OCRACOKE ISLAND: Teachers Explore Unique Culture

Ballance's war tale is just one piece of Ocracoke's rich history that he passes on to 23 teachers from across the state. For four days, the Ocracoke native, teacher, author and historian serves as a guide for the "Island People, Island Culture" seminar.

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