Attractions in Edenton, North Carolina

Historic Homes & Buildings

Barker House, The 252-482-7800
505 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932
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 that... more info map
Chowan County Courthouse, The 252-482-2637
117 East King Street, Edenton, NC 27932
The oldest government building in North Carolina and the most intact colonial courthouse in America, the Chowan County Courthouse is said to be the "finest example of... more info
Cupola House, The 252-482-2637 (Edenton Visitor Center)
408 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932
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... more info map
Iredell House Homesite 252-482-2637
105 East Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932
This was the home of James Iredell, a North Carolina Superior Court Judge and Attorney General during the American Revolution and an Associate Justice on the first U.S.... more info map
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 252-482-3522
100 West Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932
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... more info map

Chowan Arts Council Gallery 252-482-8005
200 East Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932
Located in the Swain School
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... more info map
Chowan Arts Council Museum 252-482-8005
200 East Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932
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... more info map

Edenton Visitor Center 252-482-2637
108 North Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932
Located in the circa 1892 Ziegler House, the Visitor Center is the focal point of activity within Edenton's historic district. Its extensive gift shop offers books and... more info map