Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site

Name: Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site
Address: 264 Governor Aycock Road, Fremont, NC, 27830, US
Telephone: +19192425581

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Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site

A Civil War era farm museum, and the childhood home of North Carolina Governor Charles B. Aycock. Charles B. The house is furnished with pieces from the period.

Aycock was born into a rural home here in Wayne County in 1859. Interested in politics from his youth, Aycock began to practice law and move up in the Democratic Party after graduating from the University of North Carolina. In 1900 he was elected governor and dedicated himself to improving public education in North Carolina. By the time he left office four years later, one school had been built fo

r each day the governor was in office. Today a typical schoolhouse of the period stands on the site. Found off the beaten path, two miles south of Fremont, the historic site features a mid-19th-century farmstead, including a house, kitchen, and outbuildings. A corn barn and stables recall the days when men worked the land. Sheep and fowl, a field crop, and a three-season kitchen garden bring the farm to life. A one-room schoolhouse (1893) moved to the site represents the grassroots educational revival that became statewide after Governor Aycock's election in 1900. An accessible visitor center features exhibits and an audiovisual program.

08/20/2026

Welcome back to school! Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace is ready to welcome your class! Teachers, we have 2026-2027 field trips covered. From science and technology to hands-on history, our interactive programs and resources are here to help make learning come alive!
Check out our full Educator's Guide on our website at: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/governor-charles-b-aycock-birthplace/educators
Contact us at [email protected] or give us a call at 919-242-5581 to help with booking your field trip.
Our site is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM.

08/15/2026

We thank everyone who joined us today for our Living History Saturday dedicated to historic sewing. Today, our interpreter Dakota Sheets discussed tailoring methods in the mid-19th century, the evolution of home sewing patterns and ready-made clothing, and examined original garments to study their construction details. Our next Living History Saturday is September 12th and is Woodworking: Make a Froe Club.

08/14/2026

We look forward to tomorrow's Living History Saturday! Join us in our Visitor Center where we will be reproducing a mid-19th century linen frock coat, and discussing the introduction and evolution of "ready-made" off-the-rack clothing. Several reproduction and original items will be displayed.

08/06/2026

Our phone lines have been repaired, and we are able to receive calls again at Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace. Thank you for your patience as this issue was being resolved. If you would like to contact us, you may call us Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM, e-mail us at [email protected], or reach out to us through Facebook.

08/04/2026

Aycock Birthplace thanks the Governor Charles B Aycock Birthplace Advisory Committee for the funds to purchase several books to be added to our research library.

Under Sentence of Death: Lynching in the South by W. Fitzhugh Brundage; They Stole a City by Lauren Collins; Stories of the South by K. Stephen Prince; The Right to Vote by Alexander Keyssar; and Race Over Empire by Eric T.L. Love.

07/21/2026

Something fresh for the hearth... This past Saturday, we spent the morning in our herb garden, trimming our basil, rosemary, lamb's ear, and spearmint back. Deanna, our site's new part-time employee helped us cut and wash the herbs, and learned how to tie and hang them to dry. Once our herbs are dry, we can use them in a variety of period "receipts" (recipes!)

07/09/2026

The bees have found our sunflowers! 🐝 This past week, our crop field began to dot with the yawning, yellow heads of sunflowers and we will soon have a complete field to enjoy. Don't let the bees be the only ones to enjoy our flowers, visit us any time Tuesday to Saturday, 9-5, and Sundays 1-5 to take photos, frolic, or just enjoy them while they last.

07/07/2026

This past Living History Saturday, we prepared chicken fricassee in our hearth kitchen. This French dish has been a part of American cuisine since the 18th century. First chicken is seared in butter, then simmered in broth and onions, and finished in cream to make a gravy.

07/04/2026

All of the rain and a lot of the heat have certainly helped our garden bloom. Check out our herbs, watermelons, pumpkins, squash, and turnips.

06/30/2026

We will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. But Charles B. Aycock Birthplace is open on July 4th, and we will be hosting a Living History Saturday in our kitchen. Join us as we prepare some favorite presidential meals in our hearth and talk about the origins of the holiday.

Address

264 Governor Aycock Road
Fremont, NC
27830

Telephone

+19192425581

Website

https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/governor-charles-b-aycock-birthplace

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