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Davenport Homestead The Davenport Homestead is the only preserved pre 1800 yeoman farmer's house in Washington & Tyrrell counties available for visitation. till 3 p.m.

Davenport Homestead is in rural Washington County, North Carolina, near the small town of Creswell. It was built during the 1770's by Daniel Davenport, who served a six month enlistment during the American Revolution. The last Davenport lived in the home until her death in 1975. This descendant lived much like her ancestors did - without running water or electricity. In the late 1990's, other Davenport descendants gave the site to Washington County Historical Society. An annual heritage day is celebrated each year. In 2011, events are planned for October 22 from 10 a.m.

We open today at 11.Creswell, we hope to see some of your folks' names in our guest book. We want to see all of our tow...
09/09/2026

We open today at 11.

Creswell, we hope to see some of your folks' names in our guest book. We want to see all of our towns represented.

Creswell natives? Let us know when you stop by, even if uou moved away!

Don't delay! Stop by today!

Don't miss it!Another Washington County 250 event is coming up. The National Washingtons Unite quilt is gorgeous!We are ...
09/03/2026

Don't miss it!

Another Washington County 250 event is coming up.

The National Washingtons Unite quilt is gorgeous!

We are welcoming our guest quilt with 22 quilts made all over our county.

So stop by and se the exhibit next week.

Special reception on September 13 at 3.

Or take a eisurely walk through from the 9th through the 12th.

Bonus: First 20 people who come Wednesday through Saturday will get a special memento.
Hours those days are 11 till 3.

Home schoolers? Let us know if you are coming, and tell us the ages (and #) of your students. We have some neat activities available to add to the experience.

Next bonus: After you see the quilt exhibit, take advantage of the opportunity to see the Roanoke River Lighthouse. Free. Tours arranged on the spot.

If you are interested in our local history, check out the page "The Two Barbers" for a special announcement.
07/31/2026

If you are interested in our local history, check out the page "The Two Barbers" for a special announcement.

Hope to see you there.Our target for the week? 1,000 visitors!Help Chris B. meet this goal. IYK her YK!Many thanks to ...
07/22/2026

Hope to see you there.
Our target for the week? 1,000 visitors!

Help Chris B. meet this goal. IYK her YK!

Many thanks to Kristy Modlin for designing this poster!

If you have a quilt made in Washington County, NC, will you loan it to us for the September 9 - 13 special exhibit?We ha...
07/22/2026

If you have a quilt made in Washington County, NC, will you loan it to us for the September 9 - 13 special exhibit?

We have space for 30 quilts, and our target is to display a quilt from each of our communities.

Did you know we have quite a few communities?

Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Long Ridge, Long Acre, Macedonia, Skinnersville, Lee's Mill, Pea Ridge, Scuppernong, Cherry, and Mount Tabor.
What did we leave out? Let us know!

We will have the Washingtons Unite quilt on display, and want to give it a warm welcome, wrapped in the love of our home-grown hospitality!

Once you register, we can let you know when to drop it off (or do you need to meet for someone to pick it up) and when to pick it up after the exhibit.

Register soon by contacting:

[email protected]
or stop by Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum during business hours.

Another thing. Let's really show our hospitality by seeing how many visitors will stop by anytime that week to see our flash show. Our target is high. 1,000. Won't you please drop by and make this dream come true?

YOU are invited! Mark your calendars and come enjoy a little bit of Americana through the talented Bob Waters' music.It...
07/22/2026

YOU are invited!
Mark your calendars and come enjoy a little bit of Americana through the talented Bob Waters' music.
It is always a pleasure having guests come enjoy the old chapel and the grounds.

All of Rehoboth's events are FREE.

Donations are welcome but no one will press you. Your presence keeps the mission of the Preservation Society alive!

We need some help from friends and neighbors in Washington County. Please reference our America 250 Washington County NC...
07/17/2026

We need some help from friends and neighbors in Washington County. Please reference our America 250 Washington County NC FB page
for background on a September 9-13 special quilt exhibit of the "Washingtons Unite " quilt that will be in display at the Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum.

We are looking for respresentative quilts made in each of our county's communities...Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, and Long Ridge, Macedonia, Pea Ridge, Scuppernong, Cherry, Skinnersville, and a few others.

Ann Keyes Mitchell Patrick Virginia Grimes Donna Phelps Hoffman Joann Spear Craddock Eva Spear Williams Jonni K. Kephart Rosa Brown Loretta Phelps Jennifer Hardison Hurlbut Christy Maready DennieRhonda Biggs Teressa Cooper


Pictured below: The Washingtons Unite quilt which includes a square made by our own Jill Manring for our county, and squares from most of the 30 other Washington Counties across the country.
Can you guess which quilt square represents a prominent landmark in Plymouth?

It's going to happen in OUR Washington County! What?Did you know there are 31 Washingtons across the country, named for...
07/08/2026

It's going to happen in OUR Washington County!

What?

Did you know there are 31 Washingtons across the country, named for George Washington?

We got together and decided we could celebrate the 250 and our special bond by creating a quilt with squares from each participating county.

The quilt is finished and traveling from one Washington to another.

So mark your calendars for September 9 - 13 when we will proudly display this very special quilt.

It will be at the Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. Wednesday through Saturday, the museum is open from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m.
On Sunday September 13, we will have a special meet and greet from 3 till 5 p.m.

Be sure to sign our guest book, and if you are willing, we will take your picture and put it here on the America 250 Washington County NC FB page as our scrapbook of memories.

Show up and be part of this 250 event that celebrates US NOW.

Okay all of you Davenport Homestead followers!You helped us have a great day on April 25 at the home place.This Saturday...
06/02/2026

Okay all of you Davenport Homestead followers!

You helped us have a great day on April 25 at the home place.

This Saturday, June 6, we will be commemorating the American Revolution in other ways. Check out this list.

We promise you there is something for everyone.

And definitely don't miss the fireworks. Every year they are spectacular. But this year? Expect a little something extra!

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Mt Tabor Road
Creswell, NC
27928

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