Figments of Ocracoke
Hear the voice of an O’cocker: an audio and visual companion to Figments of Ocracoke.
Listen to Chester Lynn talk about history and stories from life on Ocracoke.
Chester's Intro
Listen to Chester introducing himself.
Seafood on Ocracoke
Hear more about eating seafood on Ocracoke and the changing times
Fresh Fish and Clams
Chester tells about serving fresh fish and clams at the Island Inn
The Little Dog on Fig Tree Lane
Listen to Chester tell the story of the little dog on Fig Tree Lane
A Pig Visits the Lighthouse
Hear more about Chester’s role as lighthouse historian, the story of the pig visiting the lighthouse, and Chester’s pet rooster
Mommucked to Death
Learn about the Ocracoke phrase “mommucked to death” and the Ocracoke Brogue
The Island Inn During Hurricanes
Listen to Chester tell about the Island Inn carrying seafood to people during hurricanes
Walking to Portsmouth
Hear about people walking to Portsmouth when the water froze over
Making Houses out of Ships
Learn how people used to make houses out of ships
What's a Pizer?
Hear about the Ocracoke term pizer
The Wedding Chain
Chester explains more about the wedding chain
Fertilizing Fig Trees
Chester gives tips on fertilizing fig trees
An Ocracoke Recipe
Hear about an original Ocracoke recipe for blackberry dumplings with meringue
Chester's Prime Rib
Learn the secret of Chester’s special prime rib recipe
Ocracoke Figs Go to the White House
Hear about which figs went to the White House
Chester on the News
WRAL's Scott Mason interviews Chester Lynn about Ocracoke's figs (June 27, 2016)