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The Edenton Tea Party Trolley Tour is sold out. Click here to learn more about other events associated with the 250th anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party. Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party! Join us for a…
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Overview On October 25, 1774, an event of international importance occurred in Edenton, North Carolina, when 51 women penned their names to a resolution against the British Empire, forming one of the earliest-known political actions written and organized by women…
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The Edenton Teapot Commemorative Sculpture 1905 The bronze teapot sitting atop a Revolutionary War era cannon commemorates the first political action instigated by a group of North Carolina women.  Not as well known as the Boston Tea Party (where demonstrators wore…
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Check out the list below to learn more about the houses and stops on this year’s route! 1. Hayes, the Home Built by James Cathcart Johnston Built by the son of Samuel and Frances Johnston, this outstanding manor house has…
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First performed in 1975, the original cast members of the play Oh, Penelope! reunite to celebrate the 246th anniversary of the “Edenton Tea Party”. Due to the pandemic of 2020, we are unable to offer this lovely play as a…
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James Iredell House U. S. National Registry of Historic Place The home of James Iredell, Sr. (1751-1799) was built in 1773 and was most recently enlarged in 1810, over 200 years ago.  Iredell was the youngest (38) appointee in 1790 when…
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1767 Chowan County Courthouse-A National Historic Landmark In November of 1712, the Colonial Assembly passed an act “to promote the building of a courthouse to hold the assembly in, at the fork of Queen Anne’s Creek”, essentially establishing the town…
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The Penelope Barker House is Edenton & Chowan County’s Welcome Center – Admission is FREE. Keep up on activities at the Barker House on Facebook. While there, sign up to become a Fan of the Barker House. The House: *…
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  The Cupola House National Historic Landmark (1970) with National Significance   For over 250 years, the Cupola House has stood watch over the Edenton Bay. Built in 1758 by Francis Corbin, land agent for John Carteret, Earl of Granville; one…
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