History & Education

Most intact colonial courthouse in America. Prominent revolutionary patriots, Judges James Iredell and Samuel Johnston, heard cases here.

Come rock on the porch and enjoy one of the South’s most beautiful views! Browse our bookshop featuring books on the historical, cultural and economic importance of North Carolina.        

Meander the streets of this historic waterfront community, which was the first incorporated town in NC.  Home to Blackbeard the Pirate and the oldest church in NC. 

The Battle of Plymouth was the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War and the third largest battle fought in North Carolina.

A captivating collection of oddities from the personal collection of Eva Blount Way.

Discover historic Belvidere and its rich Quaker heritage. Enjoy the pristine agricultural setting.

Bethany has its roots in the past beginning in 1848. Methodism was the oldest known church on the Outer Banks and the first to bring Christianity to this part of North Carolina’s coast.

The Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church was established in 1824 as one of the oldest churches in Tyrrell County.

Ocracoke Island cemetery for World War veterans who died off the coast of Ocracoke. 

The Historic Jailhouse is home to the Camden County Board of Elections and Camden County’s Museum and it is open to the public during regular office hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March 16, 2010 The Daily Advance wrote an article highlighting Camden County’s old jail. The article describes the history of the jail and how Camden County came to build it. Click here to read the article “Camden ‘s Old Jail Turns 100”. In February 2010 Our State Magazine published an article by Lisa Tarrants on the Camden County Jail. “Botched escapes and two fires…” plus “The Importance of History” are highlighted in her story. In January 2012, PBS aired a documentary highlighting the history of the Camden County Historic Jailhouse. To see this video, click here. To schedule a group tour of this facility, contact Elaine Best…

Elegant horse and carriage service offers historic and waterfront tours in downtown Elizabeth City, NC.

Christ Episcopal Church, itself steeped in history, is located in one of the oldest settled areas of North Carolina.

The 1898 stone structure, still in use today, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It has one of the oldest continually operating organs in the country.  

Visit Plymouth for this annual living history event involving Civil War actors from around the country.

Built in 1886 and given the name Salvo Methodist Episcopal South. A beautiful little white building with mixed colored windows of beautiful glass.

One of five in the nation. Dedicated to those who fought in the war of 1861-1865. In memory of the Colored Union Soldiers.

A memorial to Confederate soliders located near the historic Currituck Courthouse.

Organized September 17, 1828. It has been a place of worship in the Eure community for the last 182 years.

Built in 1885, served the Community until 1958 and now a popular wedding site.  Many visitors visit the pelican altar window to hear its story.

The local community in Corolla formed a congregation in 1885. Two carpenters built the original one room chapel. The chapel was in the Baptist Conference from 1885 to 1938.

For over two and a half centuries, the Cupola House has stood watch from the north shore of Edenton Bay.

Built in 1790, it is one of the oldest jails in North Carolina.  The original Courthouse was built in 1723.

Held the first Saturday in June, this annual celebration is a full day of activities with exhibits and demonstrations of old time ways.

Take a trip to Creswell’s Davenport Colonial Homestead and see what everyday life was like over 200 years ago. Other buildings have been moved to the site to help demonstrate life at that time.