Historic Edenton State Historic Site

09/02/2026

Peddle on over and check out our new traveling exhibit History on Two Wheels. Find it at the Historic Edenton Visitor Center!

08/28/2026

In 1777, John Lewelling was brought to trial for high treason. The first of many trials held for participants in what became known as the Gourd Patch Conspiracy, Lewelling’s trial was a pivotal case for North Carolina’s newly-minted legal system. How would he be sentenced?

This moment has been preserved in 167 documents ranging from depositions, indictments, and warrants, to correspondence and petitions for mercy. Join Historic Edenton State Historic Site as we recreate this trial on November 7 in our event, *Harvest of Dissent: The Gourd Patch Trials of 1777.*

08/20/2026

Did you know the Visitor Center at 108 N. Broad Street has free traveling exhibits? Our current offering, "Women Breaking Barriers in Northeastern North Carolina", showcases 30 local women from North Carolina's history including our very own Penelope Barker, Harriet Jacobs, and Josephine Napolean Leary! The exhibit will be up through August 28th. Please come check it out!

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars! On November 7, 2026, witness the historic trial of John Lewelling vs. the State of North Carolina, a landmark moment in Edenton’s Revolutionary history. Stay tuned for more information…..

08/17/2026

This is going to be a great event!

Don’t miss this joint collaboration between the Cupola House Association, Edenton Historical Commission, Elizabeth Van Moore Foundation and Friends of State Historic Sites of a Special Fall Speaker Event!!
Free and open to the public!

08/14/2026

Historic Edenton State Historic Site is excited to host The Friends of the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library for the 18th Annual Armchair Traveler Series: Freedom Rings in the Albemarle 2026!

08/13/2026

Congratulations to FOSHSE for being chosen. We are grateful for their continued support and help at our site!

Our Third Charity Has Been Chosen!

We are pleased to announce that Friends of State Historic Sites–Edenton will be the third charitable beneficiary of Monte Carlo for a Cause at Edenton Commons.

Friends of State Historic Sites–Edenton works to support the preservation, interpretation, and celebration of the historic places and stories that make Edenton extraordinary.

From helping preserve treasured landmarks to supporting programs that bring local history to life, their work helps ensure that Edenton’s story isn’t simply remembered—it continues to be shared with the generations that come next.

We can think of few organizations that are a more natural fit for a signature event at Edenton Commons. The redevelopment of Edenton Commons is also rooted in the idea that historic places can be preserved while being given new life, new purpose, and new memories.

Friends of State Historic Sites–Edenton joins our other two beneficiaries:

🎓 Edenton-Chowan Educational Foundation
⚾ Edenton Steamers | Edenton-Chowan Community Foundation
🏛️ Friends of State Historic Sites–Edenton

Three organizations. Three different ways of investing in the community we call home.

And one very good reason to go all in.

Monte Carlo for a Cause
December 19, 2026 | Edenton Commons

08/13/2026

Happy 106th birthday Ruth!

08/13/2026

We hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer and we look forward to starting up our Homeschool History Day program for the 2026-2027 school year! Our first program will celebrate the history of fishing in northeastern NC, from pre-European contact to early settler traditions. Join us on Thursday, September 3rd to learn, play, and get hooked on history!