Live from The Pioneer Theatre – Kennedy Bingham

Kennedy Bingham — Live Speaking Event Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Pioneer Theater | 113 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC Free & Open to the Public At 16, Kennedy Bingham survived a devastating car accident that left her suspended from a power line for nearly an hour. After 21 surgeries and the amputation of her leg, she chose to rebuild her life with hope, gratitude, and an extraordinary attitude that has inspired hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Now a nationally recognized motivational speaker with over 524,000 social media followers and partnerships with organizations including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Kennedy travels the country sharing her message of resilience, identity, and choosing strength when life changes overnight. This June, Kennedy is coming to the Outer Banks for a free, live speaking event at the Historic Pioneer Theater in Manteo — one of the oldest family-owned theaters in the country. Join us for an evening that will move you, challenge you, and remind you that hope is always a choice. Seating is limited to 257 — arrive early. Presented by Kitty Hawk Kites and Life is Good, with accommodations provided by Shutters on the Banks and hosted at the Historic Pioneer Theater, Manteo. Guests mentioning Kennedy Bingham's name at Shutters on the Banks will receive 15% off their stay. Kitty Hawk Kites — Teaching the World to Fly Since 1974.