COMING SOON
to the Old Arapahoe School

SHOP · COFFEE · GATHER · EXPLORE

A beloved piece of Pamlico County history is getting ready for its next chapter. Old School Mercantile is coming soon to the historic Arapahoe School.

Part general store, part coffee shop, part community gathering place. Stop in for a good cup of coffee or something you forgot on the way to camp. Browse North Carolina-made goods, gifts, apparel, and everyday essentials. Meet a friend, pull up a chair, wander through the flowers, or simply take a break before catching the ferry. We’re hard at work restoring the old, dreaming up the new, and doing our best to build something this community can be proud of.

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Renderings for Old School Mercantile, Pamlico County NC; a detailed aerial watercolor illustration of a community park with garden plots, parking areas, sports courts, ponds, and surrounding trees and greenery.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Did you attend Arapahoe School, teach here, work here, or grow up hearing stories about it? Share your memories, photographs, yearbooks, or pieces of school history with us.

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LOCAL MAKERS

We'd love to hear from North Carolina makers, growers, artisans, food producers, and brands interested in having their products considered for Old School Mercantile.

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For interviews, restoration coverage, photography, or other media inquiries, get in touch.

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Renderings for Old School Mercantile, Pamlico County NC; brick coffee shop building with large windows, outdoor seating, and potted plants on the deck, surrounded by greenery.
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Follow the restoration

Watch the old school come back to life.

Restoration discoveries, old photographs, stories from former students, behind-the-scenes progress, opening announcements, and first looks at what's coming.

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