{"title":"Diamond City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond City  – Shackelford Banks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the beaches of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShackelford Banks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became known for their wild horses and untouched beauty, they were home to one of North Carolina’s most remarkable coastal communities. The\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diamond City collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehonors the resilient men, women, and families who built lives on these windswept shores and whose legacy still echoes across the Crystal Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in the late 1800s, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the largest settlement on Shackelford Banks, with a population of nearly 500–700 residents at its peak. The village earned its name from the distinctive black-and-white diamond daymark painted on nearby Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Life revolved around commercial fishing, boat building, oystering, and one of the South Atlantic’s last shore-based whaling industries. The people who called Diamond City home—known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCa’e Bankers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—were renowned for their self-reliance, craftsmanship, and deep connection to the sea. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything changed after the devastating hurricanes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1899\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Powerful storms washed away dunes, flooded freshwater wells with saltwater, and made life on the Banks nearly impossible. Rather than abandon their heritage, many families carefully moved their homes by barge to Harkers Island, Beaufort, Salter Path, and Morehead City, carrying their traditions with them. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Diamond City had become a ghost town, but its story remains one of the defining chapters of North Carolina’s maritime history. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJOMOJOHO Diamond City Tee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates that enduring spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a premium-soft cotton blend with a timeless fit, it’s designed for life on the water—from sunrise fishing trips to evenings around the dock. Every detail reflects the strength, grit, and coastal heritage that continue to define the Crystal Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium soft cotton-blend fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic unisex fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature heritage artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by historic Diamond City on Shackelford Banks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for boating, fishing, beach days, and everyday coastal living\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the Tide. Remember the Past. Wear the Legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery JOMOJOHO collection tells the story of North Carolina’s coast—its people, its traditions, and the places that continue to inspire generations of adventurers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/3616\/0318\/collections\/320EC42A-CE26-4927-A406-B70F0151D73B.jpg?v=1784053532","url":"https:\/\/www.jomojoho.com\/collections\/diamond-city.oembed","provider":"Jomo Joho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}