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Kitty Hawk, Currituck County, Camden County, Elizabeth City, Hertford, Edenton, Columbia, Plymouth
The Barker House
Edenton
The Barker House, 1782, was home of Thomas and Penelope Barker. Penelope presided over the famous Edenton Tea Party, 1774. Enjoy our bookshop, featuring books on historical, cultural and economic importance of North Carolina. ## The Edenton Historical Commission was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1961 and re-created by the General Assembly in 1973. It's purpose is "to effect and encourage preservation, restoration, and appropriate presentation of the Town of Edenton and Chowan County, as a historic, educational, and esthetic place, to the benefit of the citizens of the place and the state and of visitors." (GS 143B-95) Their offices are located in the Barker House, built 1782 - the home of Thomas and Penelope Barker of Edenton Tea Party fame. historicedenton.org edenton.com/history/barker
Belvidere Historic District
Hertford
The rural Belvidere Historic District is significant for its preservation of the county's rural tradition and the rich Quaker history that began here. Featured in the district are Layden's Country Store, featuring homemade smoked sausages and meats and hoop cheese; and the Piney Woods Friends Meeting House, the successor of the monthly Meeting of Friends established in Perquimans county in the 1670s. Perquimans County Tourism
Camden County Heritage Museum
Camden County
Housed in the former Camden County jail circa 1910. The second story cells have been fully restored and are open to the public. The museum is a well preserved reminder of local methods of incarceration at the turn of the century and also documents the history of Camden County with changing exhibits. The Camden County Jail Museum preserves the restored 1910 Camden County jail and exhibits artifacts, photographs, and manuscripts documenting Camden County's unique history and cultural heritage. Exhibits cover a variety of diverse topics including the logging industry in the area, the creation of the Dismal Swamp Canal, local prominent citizens of the past, family history, the Civil War, slavery, and women's history. The history of the jail building and law enforcement are also creatively interpreted. Camden County jail.htm
Chowan Arts Council: A Century of Chowan Through Photographs
Edenton
A permanent exhibit depicting life in Chowan County from 1850 to 1954 and is located in the Swain School Building. This exhibit features a variety of scenes from by gone days. Handicapped accessible 0pen 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Saturday. Admission Free chowanarts.org
Chowan Swamp Game Land
Gates County
nature.org
Old Currituck County Jail
Currituck County
The jail is a Jacobean brick building 32' X 20', with a thirty-two inch brick wall. County records refer to the jail as early as 1790, making it one of the oldest jails in North Carolina. Currituck County Tourism
Currituck Courthouse
Currituck County
The original Courthouse was built in 1723. The present courthouse was built prior to 1869: some say as early as 1842. The courthouse now houses the County Commissioners Meeting Room and other County offices. The building is open weekdays. Currituck County Tourism
Historic Currituck Settlement
Currituck County
Includes the Jacobean Jail, the oldest standing jail in North Carolina (1790), and the Currituck Courthouse (1723). The Currituck Sound Ferry leaves the mainland for Knotts Island six times per day, seven days a week. co.currituck.nc.us
Confederate War Memorial
Currituck County
A large pink granite ball mounted on a base with a plaque that reads ''To Our Confederate Dead 1861-1865''. The Union troops camped on the Courthouse lawn during part of the Civil War and Colonel Henry M. Shaw was in charge of the Eighth Regiment of North Carolina Troops. He lived in Indiantown in Currituck. The settlement is now called Shawboro and he is buried there. He was one of the signers of the Paper of Secession Currituck County Tourism
Currituck Sound
Carova Beach ,Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Currituck County Mainland
College of the Albemarle Community Auditorium
Elizabeth City
Calendar of theatrical, musical and dance performances. albemarle.edu
Chowan River
Edenton
Dismal Swamp Canal Visitor Center
Camden County
The Dismal Swamp Canal Visitor Center is the first visitor center built off an interstate in North Carolina and the only such facility in the country greeting visitors by both a major highway and historic waterway. The Dismal Swamp Canal, the oldest man-made waterway in the United States still in use today, began construction in 1784 and was completed in 1805. Improvements have been made continually over the years. The canal is part of the Atlantic Inter-coastal Waterway, uses a system of locks to assist navigation, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been designated a National Civil Engineering Landmark. The Dismal Swamp Canal Visitor Center provides educational material and programs celebrating the canal's history and significance as well as serving as a state Welcome Center and regional tourism information hub. Welcome Center provides assistance and information to both highway and waterway travelers on historic sites, attractions, special events and travel conditions. Staff assists with lodging and ferry reservations for visitors. Come see us by highway or waterway! Civil War: After Union forces captured Roanoke Island in February 1862, the Northerners turned their attention inland. Among their targets was the Dismal Swamp Canal, which was an important supply artery to Confederates in the area and a potential ''back door'' to Norfolk. Union infantry unsuccessfully attacked Confederate forts protecting the canal near South Mills April 19, 1862. The Confederates successfully defended key areas of the Dismal Swamp Canal against Union attackers. Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and State Natural Area
Camden County, Gates County, Elizabeth City
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge nature.org
Historic Edenton State Historic Site
Edenton
Historic Edenton State Historic Site seeks to preserve, maintain, develop, and interpret the James Iredell House, and to help preserve and interpret the numerous other historic structures and locations in the town of Edenton including Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, the Cupola House, the Barker House, and the Chowan County Courthouse. NCDCR
Historic Edenton
Edenton
Visitor Center, located at 108 North Broad Street provides 14 - minute audiovisual program, exhibits, gift shop, visitor information/orientation. Guided tours of five properties: 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1758 Cupola House (National Historic Landmark), circa 1782 Barker House, 1767 Chowan County Courthouse (National Historic Landmark) and early 19th-century Iredell House State Historic Site. Walking and trolley tours available with the Trolley Tour highlighting much of our African-American (African American) Heritage. Visitor Center free. Fee for tours. NCDCR
Historic Edenton Trolley Tour
Edenton
Discover the rich history and architectural diversity of Edenton during a comprehensive 45-minute trolley tour thru the historic district. An experienced interpreter introduces you to the people and events that shaped the town - the prominent citizens of Edenton's Golden Age (1750-1800), the African American, builders, educators, and entrepreneurs of the post Civil War period, and the industrial rebirth of the town (1880s-1920s) - while you travel past the beautiful and varied architecture of the historic homes and buildings. Edenton tours
Edenton Bell Battery
Edenton
Civil War: ''St. Paul,'' one of four cannon cast from bells donated by Edenton churches. The Edenton Bell Battery served throughout the war. The gun with a sign explaining its history is located in front of the Barker House at the foot of Broad Street. historicnenc.com
Elizabeth City's Historic Districts Walking Tours
Elizabeth City
Self-guided tours of Elizabeth City's six National Register Historic Districts, including the largest number of brick antebellum commercial buildings in the state. Relive Elizabeth City's history by viewing early 19th- and 20th- century storefronts, homes and university buildings. Free tour brochures available from the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce, Museum of the Albemarle and Dismal Swamp Visitors Center. Elizabeth City online tours
ECSU Fine Arts Complex
Elizabeth City
Calendar full of multicultural arts and entertainment. ecsu.edu
Episcopal Cemetery
Elizabeth City
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contains an important collection of gravestones and cast iron fences that illustrate funerary traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Although the oldest date on a headstone is 1724, the cemetery was officially founded in 1828. Free christchurch-ecity.org
Elizabeth City Horse and Carriage Tours
Elizabeth City
Carolina Carriages offers historic district and waterfront tours in downtown Elizabeth City, NC. Tours will be offered weekends in the late afternoons and early evenings. www.harvestmoonhorses.com/ECtours.html
Edmundson-Fox Memorial
Hertford
Stone marker commemorates the spot where the first religious service on record was held in the Carolinas. William Edmundson, an English Quaker, presided over the service in 1672. Perquimans County Tourism
Grave Digger
Grandy, Currituck County
Monster trucks on display, open 9am to 6pm seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. gravedigger.com
Historic Hertford Walking Tour
Hertford
This self-guided walking tour of this picturesque town takes you by exquisite waterfront homes, the historic 1828 Perquimans County Courthouse, and into the commercial district featuring antique stores and local cafes. Incorporated in 1758, the Historic Hertford District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a North Carolina Main Street community and was selected as one of just two heritage tourism pilot communities in North Carolina. Wander a bit through town and discover the community's waterfront parks, Municipal Park and Missing Mill Park. Enjoy a stroll along its boardwalk and piers. Perquimans County Tourism
Historic Hertford
Hertford
Historic Hertford, incorporated in 1758, features waterfront homes and parks, antique and gift shops, cafes, bed & breakfast inns, and the historic Perquimans County Courthouse. The home of Jim ''Catfish'' Hunter, the town is a North Carolina Main Street community and was selected as one of just two heritage tourism pilot communities in North Carolina. Perquimans County Tourism
Intracoastal Waterway
Camden County, Elizabeth City, Currituck County, Hyde County, Belhaven, Oriental, Morehead City, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, North Topsail Beach, Surf City, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach
Knotts Island Methodist Church
Knotts Island
First Church built on site in 1811, Present church built in 1902 it has beaded ceilings and no two pews are spaced the same to accommodate the number required by church. This church also has an art design on the lower wall panels, done in the combed wood style. Currituck County Tourism
Little River
Between Elizabeth City and Hertford, on the border of Pasquotank and Perquimans Counties
Layden's Country Store
Belvidere
Built in 1883 as the Josiah Nicholson Store, Layden's has been a centerpiece of the Belividere community for over 100 years. Today, they are known for hand-stuffed sausages, excellent meats, hoop cheese, and all the things offered by an old-fashioned country store. Perquimans County Tourism
Merchants Millpond State Park
Gates County
Discover one of North Carolina's rarest ecological communities. Massive cypress & gum trees covered with Spanish moss form a canopy for the dark waters of the 750-acre cypress millpond ~ a wilderness sanctuary for wetland wildlife. Paddle quietly through the pond and creek and encounter beavers, otters, owls, etc. Over 10 miles of hiking trails. Fee for camping and canoes. Or bring your own kayak or canoe. Merchants Millpond State Park
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
Knotts Island
8,646 acres in the northeastern part of Currituck County. Visitors Center is in the Kitchen Tract Hunt Club, A small boat launch for boats of 16 foot or smaller, 20 miles of canals and creeks. Open for walking, biking, fishing and wildlife observation. Access to Back Bay of VA and the Currituck Sound. Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge"> recreation.gov
Martin Orchard & Vineyard
Knotts Island
Martin Orchard & Vineyards is a family owned orchard & winery. Visitors can pick peaches, apples, grapes and pumpkins (in season). The wine shop is open for tasting and sales. The picnic area and restrooms on Knotts Island Bay offer a beautiful setting on the water. martinvineyards.com
Moonrise Bay Vineyard
Knotts Island
Wine List: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Norton, Chambourcin, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pear and more! moonrisebaywine.com
Museum of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City
Permanent and temporary galleries feature the story of the people who have dwelled in the Albemarle region - from the Native Americans, to the first English-speaking colonists, to adventurers, farmers and fishermen. Regional museum branch of the North Carolina Museum of History. Free. ## The Museum of the Albemarle, a regional branch of the North Carolina Museum of History, promotes the understanding of history and material culture of the Albemarle region and for the state for the educational benefit of all people. Through regional collections, historical interpretation and professional assistance, the museum encourages citizens and visitors to explore and understand the past; to reflect on their own lives and their place in history; and to preserve regional history for future generations. The museum collects items with connection to Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. ## Civil War: Civil War exhibit describes area events including the Battle of South Mills. Includes artifacts from the battlefield. museumofthealbemarle.com
Port Discover
Elizabeth City
A downtown spot for learning something new; Port Discover, Northeastern North Carolina's Center for Hands-On Science. On East Main St., the science center is well worth a visit. In addition to displays and exhibits that allow kids and adults to check out the world of science all around them, the center offers programs for toddlers, elementary school-age children, and special monthly offerings portdiscover.org
Mariners Wharf
Elizabeth City
Experience legendary hospitality on the Intracoastal Waterway. The wharf offers free dockage for 48 hours at one of the 14 complimentary boat slips. The Rose Buddies greet each boat with a rose and a warm invitation to experience Elizabeth City and the Albemarle region. Free. Rose Buddies
Missing Mill Park
Hertford
Located just a few walking blocks from downtown Historic Hertford and on the beautiful Perquimans River, Missing Mill Park offers a nature boardwalk, picnic tables, canoe & kayak launch and fishing pier. Perquimans County Tourism
National Fish Hatchery
Edenton
Walking trails and ponds in back assessible for visitors. An addition of an educational facility has been built where conferences for up to 40 people can take place. Features new aquarium and exhibits for everyone to enjoy. The Hatchery is located on West Queen Street and is part of the Charles Kuralt Trail. Edenton National Fish Hatchery recreation.gov
NCDOT Ferry System: Currituck / Knotts Island
Currituck County - Knotts Island
ncferry.org
Newbold-White House: A Colonial Quaker Homestead
Hertford
From its location on the Perquimans River, the Newbold-White House tells the story of Abraham and Judith Sanders, a colonial Quaker family. Dating to 1730, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is authentically restored and features period furnishings, enormous fireplaces, pine woodwork and a winding corner stair. Period furnishings help recapture the rugged charm of early 18th-century life. A seasonal garden features herbs and flowering plants used by early settlers for dying, medicinal purposes, culinary uses and decoration. The Newbold-White House hosts a number of events during the year including the annual Hearth and Harvest Festival, the second weekend of September. The Museum Shop features an eclectic array of merchandise including locally handmade toys, pottery, jewelry and books on local history. A picnic site is available. The site is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ## The Newbold-White House is the oldest brick house North Carolina. It stands exactly where Abraham Saunders, a Quaker farmer and merchant, built it in 1730 on a small rise overlooking the Perquimans River. The expansive grounds feature a Quaker gravesite dating to the 1600's, a period seasonal herb garden, and a large visitors center. The Perquimans County Restoration Association, as the directing body of the Newbold-White House, is a non-profit educational association that strives to foster in Perquimans County, the surrounding area, and throughout the US, a respect and reverence for the past by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Perquimans County from its Native American occupation until the present with specific emphasis on the period 1730-1750's. newboldwhitehouse.com albemarle-nc.com/newbold-white
Northeast Dragway
Hertford
One-eighth mile dragway featuring Saturday evening races from March 16 through November. Friday evening races scheduled during summer months. Perquimans County Tourism
North River Game Land
Camden County, Currituck County
nature.org
North River
Camden County, Currituck County
Old Neck Rural Historic District
Hertford
This National Register Historic District and the surrounding county features beautiful historic plantation homes in the county's traditional agricultural setting. Included in the district are: Land's End, circa 1835; Fletcher-Skinner-Nixon House, circa 1815; Cove Grove, circa 1830; and Stockton, circa 1840. Perquimans County Tourism
Pasquotank River
Elizabeth City, Camden County
Perquimans Arts League Gallery
Hertford
Gallery featuring artwork, jewelry and crafts from local artisans. Shows scheduled throughout the year. Operated by the Perquimans Arts League, a not-for-profit organization. Located in the historic Hall of Fame Square in downtown Hertford Perquimans County Tourism
Perquimans River
Hertford
Periauger: An 18th Century Sailing Vessel
Hertford
A long-lost colonial sailing vessel is docked in Hertford Harbor. While a replica, this double-masted 30-foot boat is the only known example of the most common colonial workboats from the period. The Periauger will eventually relocate to its homeport at the Newbold-White Hosue Historic Site. newboldwhitehouse.com
Perquimans Antique Trail
Hertford
Perquimans County is a favorite hunting ground for antique enthusiasts. With more than a dozen dealers, you won't go home empty-handed. To start the treasure hunt, pickup a copy of the Antiques Guide of the Albemarle at the Perquimans County and Town of Hertford Visitor Center or merchants in the county. Perquimans County Tourism
Perquimans Village
Hertford
Perquimans Village is a collection of historic, pre-Civil War local structures. Four of the buildings are used for a Bed and breakfast. More Info
The Rocky Hock Playhouse
Rocky Hock, just north of Edenton
Live, indoor, year round, Christian Musical Theatre operate by the Emmerich Theatre Production Company. rockyhockplayhouse.com
Sanctuary Vineyards
Jarvisburg, Currituck County
Located at the Cotton Gin. Offering free local wine tasting; open all year. sanctuaryvineyards.com
TCOM Aerostat
Elizabeth City
Visitors wishing to tour the facility will get the opportunity to learn about the US Navy's lighter-than-air history in Elizabeth City as well as view the company's plant. tcomlp.com
U.S. Coast Guard Complex
Elizabeth City
Tours of the nation's largest Coast Guard base's Aircraft Repair & Supply Center each Wednesday or by appointment. Elizabeth City USCG
Winfall National Register Historic District
Winfall
A historic crossroads community featuring an old-time post office and important historic properties. townofwinfall.com
Winfall Landing Park
Winfall
Waterfront park in the community of Winfall featuring picnic area and boardwalk ideal for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Adjacent town office building has space available for private gatherings. townofwinfall.com
Attractions, Events, Hotels, Cottages, Things To Do, Retirement, Real Estate
Current real estate database of the northern mainland 5-county region, which includes Elizabeth City, Edenton, Hertford, and Moyock.
