Whalehead Club
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Whalehead Club for a history lesson; they come to be transported. Stepping onto its sun-drenched verandas overlooking the Currituck Sound feels like walking into a Jazz Age fantasy, a place where flappers might have danced the Charleston just moments before you arrived. The heart of the house is undoubtedly the grand, two-story living room, where a magnificent Art Nouveau chandelier hangs above original Tiffany-style fixtures, casting a warm, golden glow on the rich, painted finishes. Every corner, from the intimate library to the whimsical duck-themed powder room, feels lovingly preserved rather than merely restored. You leave with the distinct impression of having been a guest in a wildly elegant, and surprisingly cozy, private home.
Collection Highlights
The stunning Art Nouveau chandelier in the living room, the original Steinway player piano that still works, and the whimsical duck-themed tile in the downstairs powder room.
Visitor Information
You'll want to join one of their guided tours to get all the best stories about this place—they're full of personality and really bring the Roaring Twenties to life.
Architecture & Building
A sprawling, bright yellow Art Nouveau-style mansion, less formal than a Gilded Age estate but dripping with 1920s flair and intricate hand-painted details.
Contact & Location
Address: Whalehead in Historic Corolla, 1100, Club Road, Corolla, Currituck County, North Carolina, 27927, United States
Phone: +1 252-453-9040
Website: Visit Website
