About
Historic Tarboro
Incorporated in 1760, and said to be one of
the state's most beautiful towns, Tarboro in the 18th and 19th
centuries was a thriving port on the Tar River, and was once a
candidate to become North Carolina's capital city.
Now it is the home of Edgecombe
Community College, a QVC distribution center, and many
other thriving businesses and corporations. It boasts a
45-block Historic District, a lovely Town Common, the
Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery in the c. 1808 Blount-Bridgers
House, and a downtown with unique shops, restaurants,
and early 20th century commercial properties in the process of
renovation.
Within walking distance of the Town Common, the Tour included
six privately restored homes (one a B&B with wine bar), two
historic churches, and the Bridgers Building on Main Street as a
work-in-progress. On the outskirts of town, two c. 1709 historic
residences on an estate with a pond, livestock and a horse barn
were also shown.
The
Blount-Bridgers House, a c.1808 historic house museum and art
gallery operated by the
Edgecombe County Cultural Arts Council (Edgecombe ARTS)
served as Tour headquarters.
The Blount-Bridgers House Museum Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM;
Saturday, 2 - 4 PM
