Companies tagged with: Historic Site
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm serves as a research center and outdoor museum dedicated to the study, preservation, and interpretation of North Carolina’s agricultural and rural heritage, circa 1900-1910.
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The house, built in 1772, was the site of a skirmish on July 29, 1781, between Rebels and Loyalists during the Revolution. The house still has scars from that battle. The house was also the home of the 9th NC governor Benjamin Williams.
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Circa 1779 log building with an 1805 Federal addition. The Site also includes a 19th-century store on the large cotton plantation.
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Located on the site of the birthplace of the 11th U.S. President. Exhibitions commemorate significant events in the Polk administration. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings – log house, barn, and separate kitchen are authentically furnished.
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Established in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This Historic school offers week-long and weekend classes for time-honored and contemporary art, crafts, dance, and gardening.
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A former theme park that celebrated that author L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 1970 to 1980. The park opens on special occasions, and the annual Autumn at Oz Festival.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this authentic country store has outfitted the Appalachians and western North Carolina towns with quality goods and traditional clothing since 1883. Other Mast General Store locations are in Boone, Blowing Rock, Waynesville, Hendersonville, and Greenville, SC
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Historic buildings include the 1790 William Rea Store, the 1790 Roberts-Vaughan House, the 1814 Wheeler House, and the 1870 Winborne Country Store and Law Office. Collections also include agriculture, general history, American Indian artifacts, and educational materials. Twelve-block historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Future Farmers of America museum which collects and preserves materials documenting the history of the FFA and its mission.
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An eastern NC Civil War battlefield site which includes part of the Confederate defenses for the Battle of New Bern fought on March 14, 1862. Walking trail includes four different sets of earthworks from the Battle of New Bern.
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Located in the Attmore-Oliver House which was constructed in 1790. It is furnished with 18th and 19th-century antiques. Museum also features a room of Civil War memorabilia and a unique doll collection.
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Oldest brick home in North Carolina. Circa 1730. Period furnishings, seasonal herb garden, museum shop, and picnic grounds. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouse was completed in 1823 and stands 65 feet tall. Not open to the public for climbing.
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A small two cell, a two-story jail that was used as a scene in the movie Crimes of the Heart starring Sissy Spacek.
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Plantation home located on 16 acres with guided tours. Farm animals, gardens, special events, and craft demonstrations. The newest feature is the peanut and agri-building.
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