Read the inscriptions on the gravestones and try to figure out the region's history at British Cemetery. You'll find lots of intriguing stories among the monuments here.
This burial ground is free to enter, which is welcome news if you're traveling on a budget. British Cemetery is located in Ocracoke. When you're ready to leave, Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke Lighthouse and Ocracoke Pony Pens are nearby and also worth checking out.