Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released “Discover Hidden Dare: Wanchese,” the latest installment in its ongoing video series that highlights the people, history and natural beauty of Dare County’s unique unincorporated communities. The latest episode takes viewers to Wanchese, a small village located on the southern tip of Roanoke Island—a place as deeply connected to the water as it is steeped in centuries of maritime tradition.

Explore how Wanchese’s legacy as a working waterfront continues to thrive today, from its world-renowned boat-building industry to its active marinas and public boating access at the Dare County-operated Wanchese Boat Ramp. Viewers are introduced to local landmarks such as Pigum Walker Park, managed by the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department, and the Roanoke Island Marshes Nature Preserve, where trails and wetlands offer a glimpse into the island’s natural landscape. Also highlighted is the role of the historic Wanchese Community Building, which serves as a cornerstone of village life and a prime spot for hosting local events and gatherings.

“Discover Hidden Dare: Wanchese” captures the authentic character of this close-knit fishing village—where craftsmanship, resilience and community pride continue to define daily life. Through thoughtful storytelling and vivid imagery, the video offers audiences an inside look at how the village of Wanchese on Roanoke Island honors its past while embracing its future.

To view the video on Dare County’s YouTube channel, please click the button below. For more detailed information about Wanchese, please visit DareNC.gov/Wanchese.

View Previously Released “Discover Hidden Dare” Series Videos

"Discover Hidden Dare: Wanchese" is the fifth installment in Dare County and Current TV’s collaborative and ongoing Discover Hidden Dare video series. Four additional videos highlighting specific unincorporated areas of Dare County have been released over the past several months. 

The fourth installment in the series highlights Rodanthe, one of the most scenic and storied villages on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Showcasing the beauty and recreation found within Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and along the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway, the episode also explores the village’s rich maritime heritage at the historic Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station—a longtime symbol of heroism along the Graveyard of the Atlantic.

The third video to be released in this series features Colington Island, an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise that is home to one of the largest year-round populations in Dare County and well-known for its deep-rooted crabbing and commercial fishing heritage that dates back several centuries. 

The second video showcases Hatteras Village—which is located at the southernmost end of Hatteras Island and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound—and the first video to be released in the series features Manns Harbor, a small community tucked between the shores of the Croatan Sound and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the Dare County mainland 

All previously released Discover Hidden Dare videos are currently available for viewing on Dare County’s YouTube channel (YouTube.com/DareCounty), as well as on demand at CurrentTV.org. To view the Discover Hidden Dare videos for Manns Harbor, Hatteras Village and Colington Island, please click the buttons below.

For more information about Current TV, please visit CurrentTV.org and be sure to follow Current TV on social media at Facebook.com/CurrentTVOBX and Instagram.com/CurrentTVOBX.