Barker-Moore House, The (circa 1782) 509 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932, 252-482-7800, Owned by the Edenton Historical Commission, the Barker House was built for Thomas Barker and his wife, Penelope, who was a prominent figure in the Edenton Tea Party which occurred on October 25, 1774. The interior of the home is available for tours Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. more...

Chowan County Courthouse, The (circa 1767) The oldest government building in North Carolina, the Chowan County Courthouse is said to be the "finest example of Georgian architecture in the South." Daily tours are available.

Cupola House, The (circa 1758) 408 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932, 252-482-2637 (Edenton Visitor Center), Overlooking Edenton Bay, the Cupola House was built by Francis Corbin, land agent for John Carteret, Earl of Granville, one of the last famous Lords Proprietors who acquired vast territories south of Virginia from King Charles II in the 17th century. "It has been called the finest Jacobean house south of Connecticut and North Carolina’s most significant early dwelling." A Registered National Historic Landmark on the town tour of historic properties, this house museum has been furnished with period pieces. more...

James Iredell, Sr. House, The (circa 1773) 105 East Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932, The restored James Iredell, Sr. House was the home of James Iredell, Sr., a Justice on the first United States Supreme Court.

Somerset Place 2572 Lake Shore Road, Edenton, NC 27928, Located in Creswell, 252-797-4560, Offering a comprehensive and realistic view of 19th-century life on a large North Carolina plantation, this unique historical attraction on the northeast rim of Lake Phelps is the only such North Carolina plantation preserved as a state historic site and open to the visiting public. The present-day historic site includes 31 of the original lakeside acres and seven original 19th-century buildings. Visitors can tour such structures as the circa 1830, Collins Family Home, the dairy, kitchen/laundry, kitchen rations building, salting house, and the smokehouse. Guided tours are available upon request.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (circa 1736) 100 West Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932, 252-482-3522, St. Paul's Episcopal Church is "the second oldest church building in North Carolina and the oldest in regular use." Notable members have included James Iredell, Samuel Johnston, and Joseph Hewes. Holy Communion on Sundays is held at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. more...

Chowan Arts Council Gallery 200 East Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932, Located in the Swain School, 252-482-8005, Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Chowan Arts Council Gallery features the work of professional and student artists is a series of revolving eclectic exhibits. more... 

Chowan Arts Council Museum 200 East Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932, 252-482-8005, Found in the lobby of the historic Swain Auditorium, the Chowan Arts Council Museum's permanent exhibit, "A Century of Chowan Through Photographs," depicts life in Chowan County from 1850 to 1954. "A Century of Chowan News" in the entry hall of the CAC Gallery and Shop shows pages from over 100 years of Edenton News.  more...

Edenton Visitors Center 108 North Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932, 252-482-2637, The Visitor Center is the focal point of activity within Edenton's historic district. Its extensive gift shop offers books and pamphlets on historic sights.