The Penelope Barker House, Edenton & Chowan County’s Welcome Center – Admission is FREE
The Penelope Barker House is the home of the Edenton Historical Commission, the Historic Edenton Trolley Tour, and the Barker House Shop. As the Welcome Center, we also serve as the first point-of-contact for visitors to Edenton. Learn about Edenton’s history and keep up on events and activities at the Penelope Barker House by “liking” us on Facebook and by following @barkerhouseedenton on Instagram.
Spring-Autumn Hours of Operation: Mid-March 2025 Through Mid-December 2025
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Closed on Tuesday
Winter Hours of Operation: December 16, 2024 Through Mid-March 2025
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Closed on Sunday and Tuesday
Please note that hours of operation are subject to change. Emergency closures and other schedule adjustments are announced via Facebook and Instagram.
Please note that as the Penelope Barker House Welcome Center is a historic home, service animals are welcome but no pets, please.
Click here to learn about the history of the Penelope Barker House, Thomas and Penelope Barker, and the Edenton Tea Party.