About Murfreesboro
 As
the northernmost point of navigation on the Meherrin
River, Murfreesboro was the deepest a seagoing
vessel out on the Albemarle Sound might penetrate
into the large and productive farming area of
southern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
Murfreesboro was designated by Congress in 1790 as
an official port of entry, and the customs records
indicate a profitable three-cornered trade with New
England and the West Indies. The vessels and their
cargoes were mostly owned by captains from New
England, many of whom put down roots here and
impressed their outlook on the new town in ways that
have not entirely vanished to this day.
History
comes alive for you in the Historic District, where
you can gain new insights into the lifestyle of the
early inhabitants and enjoy the tales of their
trials and triumphs.
Murfreesboro's 12-block Historic District
contains outstanding examples of houses and
commercial buildings constructed in the
late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.
guided tours of the District offer an exciting
glimpse into the past.
The Brady C. Jefcoat Museum
housed in the circa 1922 Murfreesboro High School
boasts an incredible collection of Americana
representing 25 years of active collecting by Mr.
Brady C. Jefcoat, of Raleigh, NC. You will be amazed
at the thousands of items portraying the nation's
industry and culture from 1850-1950! The diversity
of the collection is overwhelming, ranging from
laundering and cooking equipment to Daisy air rifles
and mounted animals and gamebirds.
Don't forget our festivals, either! The North
Carolina Watermelon Festival is held every August.
And the Roanoke-Chowan Pork Festival takes place in
June.
Roberts-Vaughan Village Center
116 E. Main St.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Hours of
Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
Jefcoat Museum: Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 2
- 5 PM.
Admission Fees:
Historic District tours: Adults $7; Seniors $5;
Children $2.
Jefcoat Museum: Adults $7; Children $3
Discounts: AARP, Groups
About the Facilities
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Visitor center
Gift shop
Picnic facilities
Free parking
Audio/visual presentation
Lodging and dining nearby
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Vending/food service
On-site banquet facilities
Public restrooms
Motorcoach parking
Exhibits
Historic structures
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Handicap Accessibility: Site and
visitor center are partially accessible.
Nearest Major Town/City: Norfolk,
VA
For Visitor Information
Murfreesboro Historical Association PO Box 3
116 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
252.398.5922
252.398.5922
 Website:
www.murfreesboronc.org
Email:
mha@murfreesboronc.org
About the Programs
Major Program Areas: Native
American, Colonial, Antebellum, Civil War, Maritime,
Performing Arts
Education Resources:
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Guided tours
On-site interpretive activities
Living History events
Costumed/period programs
Staff interpreters
Museum gallery tours
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Self-guided exhibits
Hands-on activities
Off-site/outreach activities
Classroom resources (workbooks, A/V,
etc.)
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School Tour Requirements:
- No maximum group size limits
- Reservations required
- $2.00/student
- 2-3 hour tour, but can customize to need
- Curriculum-based tours if requested
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