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Oriental's History Museum A community-based 501 (c) 3 non-profit institution, preserving the heritage and culture of the town of Oriental.

Our Mission:

Oriental’s History Museum is committed to expanding the public’s sense of community through an understanding of the Town’s history and its place in Pamlico County and eastern North Carolina. To achieve this purpose, the Museum collects and preserves artifacts and information that document the town’s history and produces interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and publications. Our Displays and Artifacts tell the story of the simple life of a fishing and lumbering town turned into a haven for leisure activities, boating, and sailing.

* "Steamer" replica, collection and history
* Handcrafted models of boats, which were part
of our fishing industry
* Artifacts from turn of the century
* Lumber Industry and Railroad Exhibit
* Military Collection
* Sailing and Boating Exhibit
* Old School and Old Theater Memorabilia
* Map Collection
* Photograph Collection
* Photos and history of "lost but not forgotten"
buildings and homes
* Dragon History

OFPMF Special Exhibit Reception Update: Moved to Sunday, October 18th, 1-4pm. Join us to honor current and past Committt...
10/11/2026

OFPMF Special Exhibit Reception Update: Moved to Sunday, October 18th, 1-4pm. Join us to honor current and past Committte and Volunteer members of the Ol' Front Porch Music Festival and people who played on the Ol' Store front porch! We moved the reception from Saturday to Sunday because so many other events conflicted on the 17th. Please share with your friends and come enjoy w**e and light refreshments and stories about how it all began! Admission is always free, donations are graciously accepted! We are located at 802 Broad St., Oriental. Follow us here!

Our Fall Special Exhibit Honoring the Ol' Front Porch Music Festival is up and running! We are closed today (10/3). Afte...
10/02/2026

Our Fall Special Exhibit Honoring the Ol' Front Porch Music Festival is up and running! We are closed today (10/3). After the Festival, stop in to see how it all started, who made it happen and those who continue to Keep the Music Alive! We are at 802 Broad St., Oriental. This exhibit is open through December. We are open Fridays 11-3pm and Saturdays 1-4pm. Private tours available by appointment, email us! Have a safe weekend! Enjoy the Music! And Thank the Volunteers!

Thank you to all who came out on Saturday to support Oriental's History Museum! It was a great day! We still have a few ...
09/29/2026

Thank you to all who came out on Saturday to support Oriental's History Museum! It was a great day! We still have a few items we'd like to sell instead of donating elsewhere. Prices are in the photo captions, Maggie Arndt painting price is firm, others negotiable for reasonable offers. Bricks and sandwich board sign free. This sale benefits Oriental's History Museum special projects. If you are interested in any of them, please email us at [email protected] by Friday at 5pm. Thank you!!

Here is a list of just some of the items that will be on the porches at 802 Broad St. Oriental for our Antiques & Collec...
09/24/2026

Here is a list of just some of the items that will be on the porches at 802 Broad St. Oriental for our Antiques & Collectibles sale on Saturday, September 26 from 9am-1pm. Cash & Checks only. Proceeds benefit improvements to the Museum, so stop by and see what we have!

Vintage Nautical Quarterly back issues, 1917 Singer sewing machine and cabinet, Resilvered Victorian crumb tray, Caned maple side chair, Caned antique highchair, WW2 Am******on Box
8 quart grape/fruit press, blanket chest, Model T carriage/head lights, Asian themed plates and souvenirs, china teacups, German cuckoo clocks, carved duck, Giesha doll in glass case, quilts, towel hocking, buttons, lady's lace collars, hassock, jewelry, framed art, vintage frames.

The first Antique & Collectibles Sale to Benefit the Museum is Saturday, September 26th, 9am-1pm on the front porches at...
09/16/2026

The first Antique & Collectibles Sale to Benefit the Museum is Saturday, September 26th, 9am-1pm on the front porches at 802 Broad Street. Items for sale include antiques, vintage pieces, collectibles, jewelry, silver, toys, and furniture from private collections and retired from our Museum collection. There are too many items to list, but some photos are below. Cash & checks only. Bring a friend or neighbor and start your holiday shopping early for someone special or for yourself. Then grab some lunch at Rick's NC BBQ.

Proceeds from the sale will go towards improvements at Oriental’s History Museum, planned for January. No early birds please. We hope to see you there!

We are off to a busy Fall at the Museum! Our Fall Exhibit "Honoring the Ol' Front Porch Music Festival~ Keeping the Musi...
09/16/2026

We are off to a busy Fall at the Museum! Our Fall Exhibit "Honoring the Ol' Front Porch Music Festival~ Keeping the Music Alive" opens Friday, September 25th and runs through December. A
Reception will be held Saturday, October 17th from 1-4pm after the Festival. Inspired by the Ol’ Store where people gathered after work to play music, this three-day festival held each October celebrates the musical heritage of North Carolina on front porches and venues throughout historic Oriental. Visit the Museum to learn more about the inspiration for the festival, how it all began, and view our amazing collection of festival memorabilia! We are located at 802 Broad St., Oriental, NC. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Our hours are Fridays 11am-3pm and Saturdays 1-4pm. Hope to see you soon!

Oriental's History Museum would like to give a heartfelt Thank You to all of our Summer Series Speakers for coming and s...
08/29/2026

Oriental's History Museum would like to give a heartfelt Thank You to all of our Summer Series Speakers for coming and sharing your knowledge, experience and adventures with everyone! You have raised awareness of the Museum and expanded everyone's knowledge about life on The Mighty Neuse! We also want to extend a great thank you to all of our audiences and for their generous donations to support events like this! It has been a great summer! We have a number of events coming up this Fall, so stay tuned.

Our final Summer Speaker Series presentation is our own Lou Ostendorff at 6:30pm Thursday, August 27th, talking about b...
08/27/2026

Our final Summer Speaker Series presentation is our own Lou Ostendorff at 6:30pm Thursday, August 27th, talking about boats and ships that were Rollin' on the River! Please join us to wrap up our Speaker Series on the Mighty Neuse! Please arrive a little early to get settled. Admission is always free, donations are welcome. We hope to see you there!

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802 Broad Street
Oriental, NC
28571

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

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