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Historic
Edenton State Historic Site
108 North Broad Street
Edenton, NC 27932
 Phone: 252.482.2637
FAX: 252.482.3499
Website:
Edenton
Email:
linda.eure@ncdcr.gov
Group:
Group Tour Operators Print Profile
Calendar:
Edenton
Calendar Schedule
About Historic Edenton
Edenton, North Carolina, is a storybook place. The view across
Edenton Bay and the Albemarle Sound from the foot of Broad
Street, the lovely waterfront parks, the tree-lined streets
flanked by fine eighteenth- and nineteenth-century homes, the
magnificent 1767 Chowan County Courthouse with its green running
to the water, together yield an unsurpassed feeling of romance,
charm, and warmth. (The Chowan County Courthouse
is a National Historic Landmark).
But, Edenton is more than its long, important history. It is
a prosperous and vibrant community that welcomes visitors to
share in the beauty of the land and the water, and in life today
in a remarkable small Southern town.
Edenton has been called "The South's prettiest town."
Established in the late seventeenth century and incorporated in
1722, it is located on Edenton Bay at the head of the Albemarle
Sound, 90 miles southwest of Norfolk, Virginia. A town of 5,000
people, Edenton retains an extensive historic district with a
wonderful assemblage of eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and
early-twentieth-century buildings. A guided walking tour
of the historic district is offered several times daily
throughout the year from the Visitor Center.
During the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Edenton
was a political, cultural, and commercial center in the colonies
and in the fledgling nation. One of its citizens signed the
Declaration of Independence (a second signer died in Edenton
while fleeing his creditors), and another signed the United
States Constitution. Artisans in Edenton and the surrounding
Chowan and Roanoke River basins were leaders in building and
cabinetmaking. During the early eighteenth century, Edenton was
the second largest port in the colonies.
Today, the record of accomplishment from earlier days can be
seen in the public and private buildings along the streets of
this remarkable community, and in the pride its residents take
in their past and present.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Admission Fees:
Fees based on
participation in various activities. Range: adults $1-$10;
Students $0.25-$3.50
About the Facilities
- Visitor center
- Gift Shop
- Free parking
- Audio/visual presentation
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- Public restrooms
- Motorcoach parking
- Museum/exhibits
- Historic structures
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Handicap Accessibility: Visitor center
is fully accessible; site is partially accessible.
Nearest Major Town/City: Edenton (90
miles from Greenville, NC. 90 miles from Norfolk, VA)
Visitor Information
Edenton-Chowan Tourism
Development Authority
Phone:252.482.3400
Website:
Visit Edenton
Calendar:
Edenton
Calendar Schedule
Email:
nancy.nicholls@chowan.nc.gov
About the Programs
Major Program Areas: Colonial, Federal
period, Maritime, African-American
Education Resources:
- Guided Tours
- On-site interpretive activities
- Staff interpreters
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- Self-guided exhibits
- Hands-on activities
- Off-site/outreach activities
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School Tour Requirements:
- Maximum group size limit of 150 students
- Reservations required
- Admission fees range from $.25-$3.50 per student,
depending on tour options chosen
- Variable depending on options chosen
- Curriculum-based tours for K-12 students
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