Welcome to the friendly city by the sea. Swansboro NC was originally a
Algonquin Indian village on the mouth of the White Oak River. The original name
for the town was incorporated in 1783 as "Swannsborough"and was name after a
former speaker of the house Samuel Swanns. Swannsborough began to thrive and
shipbuilding became the towns major industry. The first steam boat constructed
in North Carolina was built by Captain Ottway Burns. Captain Ottway Burns became
famous as a commander of a privateer vessel "The Prometheus".
With the decline of shipbuilding after the civil war the main
revenue of the town was with lumber and navel stores. But the Great
Depression soon had an impact on these trades. The only avenue for the
towns people was to turn to the sea and the fishing industry.
FUN, FISH AND FOOD
Fun is part of Swansboro's main
ingredient. Come down during the fall of the year and you will smell the
seafood and hear the laughter as you get close to the Swansboro annual Mullet
Festival. The Swansboro Mullet festival is held in the second Saturday in
October every year. Come down and see all the crafts, play a few games and
"eat sum mullet".
Swansboro Calendar of Events
In may of the year The Memorial Day
King Mackerel Blue Water Fishing Tournament is sponsored by the Swansboro Rotary
Club. If you would like to enter or for more information please click here
Swansboro Rotary Club
Even if a high speed competition is not your desire, you can still come to the
Swansboro downtown area and throw a fishing line in the White Oak River.
Mullet, Spot, Flounder and trout can be caught.
If you would like to have a guided
fishing trip you can go to
Swansboro Charter Boat and book your trip today.
Food
Swansboro NC has it all, Fun, Fish
and Food. When we say food we mean seafood. Shrimp, fish, oysters
and crabs, to name a few. Fried, broiled, baked or steamed, Swansboro has
it all. Stop by one of the local restaurants to enjoy a great meal that
will leave you satisfied and a smile on your face. Click on the link below
to see a sample of the local restaurants.
Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium
Just a short ride from Swansboro NC is the North Carolina
Aquarium. The Aquariums were established in 1976 to promote an awareness,
understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the diverse natural and
cultural resources associated with North Carolina's ocean, estuaries, rivers,
streams, and other aquatic environments. Last year, the North Carolina
Aquariums educated over one million visitors. The Aquariums have completed
expansion of all three facilities, Pine Knoll Shores, Roanoke Island and Fort
Fisher, doubling the size of each.
Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium
As usual.... all information is believed to be true. But sometimes
things change and nothing is guaranteed. Make sure you follow the links
and call to verify any of the information that is contained in this site. Call
the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce or the Swansboro City Office to verify dates
and times.
