Edenton Historical Commission
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    • 1758 Cupola House Tour
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    • Charles Eden
    • Joseph Hewes
    • James Iredell, Sr.
    • James Iredell, Jr.
    • Samuel Johnston
    • Hugh Williamson
    • James Wilson
  • Historic Places
    • Edenton Museum Trail
      • 1782 Penelope Barker House
      • Colonial Wharf
      • Joseph Hewes Monument & 1778 Cannons
      • Hugh Williamson Monument
      • 1905 Edenton Teapot
      • 1767 Chowan County Courthouse
      • 1825 Chowan County Jail (Old Jail)
      • 1898 Edenton Cotton Mill and Mill Village
      • 1800/1827 James Iredell Homesite
      • 1897 Kadesh A.M.E. Zion Church
      • 1736 St. Paul’s Church
      • 1758 Cupola House
      • 1894 Josephine Leary Building
      • 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
      • Edenton Bell Battery
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      • Christmas Candlelight Tour Frequently Asked Questions
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    • “Welcome Home” 2022
    • Josephine Napoleon Leary Day
    • The Lesser Known History of Edenton
    • Oh, Penelope!
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Penelope Barker House Welcome Center

Penelope Barker House Welcome Center

Open Monday, Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Closed on Sunday and Tuesday.

For more information, please contact us at (252) 482-7800 or [email protected].

Historic Edenton Trolley Tour

Historic Edenton Trolley Tour

Catch a ride on the Trolley to see all that Edenton has to offer. Your tour begins at the Penelope Barker House Welcome Center.

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Penelope Barker

Penelope Barker

Courageous leader of the Edenton Tea Party and an extraordinary woman who was ahead of her time.

Decorative Arts

Decorative Arts

Be sure to check out the Decorative Arts area for articles on historic trades, furniture, and architecture!

Kadesh AME Zion Church

Kadesh AME Zion Church

Learn more about our current restoration project and how you can help save this historic structure!

Note: This link re-directs to the Kadesh A. M. E. Zion Church Restoration Project website. Click on "Edenton Historical Commission" at the bottom of the Kadesh website to return to EHCNC.org.

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