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Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens

Name: Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens
Address: 224 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, US
Telephone: +19107620570
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The Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens is a place 'where now meets then.'
A place where you can connect For more information, visit www.burgwinwrighthouse.org

The Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is the oldest and largest historic site open to the public in downtown Wilmington. Of eight colonial structures remaining in the city, four are located on this property; three stone buildings, circa 1744, that served as the city jail, and John Burgwin’s 1770 town house. Operated as a museum, the property offers visitors a unique opportunity to view one of the f

inest examples of Georgian architecture in the state and to experience what life was like during pre-revolutionary Wilmington. All rooms have been restored to their original 1770 colors, and furnished with 18th century antiques, and showcase hundreds of remarkable objects.

• The visitor center, on the ground floor, houses a gift shop, art gallery and exhibit hall.

• The acre of Colonial style gardens consists of seven distinct areas, including an orchard with fig and pomegranate trees.

• A map of the gardens and its history facilitates complimentary self-guided tours of the beautiful property.

• The free-standing kitchen house, originally the jailor’s quarters, has a massive hearth and period cooking utensils.

• Last but not least, guided tours include the stories of the people who lived and worked here, and the NSCDA-NC, the women’s organization that saved this landmark from the wrecking ball.

06/19/2026

This house has seen a lot of summer storms thrash against its windows. This morning’s wind and rain still put on a pretty show though.

06/18/2026

NEW PODCAST: For the latest episode of our year-long podcast series, “Burgwin-Wright Presents… North Carolina’s Great American Treasures,” we head to Fayetteville to enjoy the beautiful acoustics and architecture of the Oval Ballroom at Heritage Square. This gorgeous property was saved by members of the Cumberland Committee of the NC Dames, one of the many we are chronicling this year. Get to know this incredibly unique property and how the Dames helped save it. The episode is available on our website and all podcast platforms, and you can listen for free right now!

06/15/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT: On 6/16 at 6pm, join the Cape Fear Revolutionary War Roundtable for its quarterly meeting at the Burgwin-Wright House with special guest speaker Charles Brett! His presentation, “Summon the Doctor: Domestic Medicine in Colonial America,” Charles will discuss the practice of medicine during this era; common medical theories and regimes; what medicines were used to treat ailments, agues and miasmas; and how the home and family played a critical role in the practice of domestic medicine.

Admission is free to Roundtable members. $10 for guests. You can join the Cape Fear Revolutionary War Round Table at the door!

Social is at 6pm, presentation begins at 6:30pm!

06/08/2026

On the eve of our 250th anniversary on July 4th, now is the perfect time to learn about your local colonial history and this Friday you will have the chance to do it! At 9am, June 12, we will host our Colonial Wilmington and The Revolution walking tour, a fascinating step back to 1775 to talk about what the colonial port city looked like, how it functioned and how the Revolutionary War forever changed it.

Tickets are $25 plus tax, and can be purchased by calling 910-762-0570. Be sure to bring water, wear comfortable shoes and maybe even a little red, white and blue! See you there!

06/06/2026

On June 13, our in the Cape Fear river cruises with are back by popular demand! Last month’s dates sold out, so get your tickets for the 10am or 12pm cruise now. Sail on the Cape Fear River as we talk about all the Revolutionary War and Scottish history that serves as the backbone of the beloved book and TV series! Come celebrate Outlander and your love of local history with great views and full bar. What better way to beat the heat! Tickets can be purchased by calling 910-338-3134 or visiting WilmingtonWaterTours.net. See you on the water!

06/05/2026

You can still get your ticket for Friday’s night tour at 9pm! Tour the house lit with artificial candlelight and learn about colonial nightlife. Tickets are $25 and you can get yours before they are gone by calling 910-762-0570.

05/23/2026

Everyone at the Burgwin-Wright House wishes you a Happy Memorial Day! Stay safe and have a great long weekend! We will reopen on Tuesday with regular business hours, and tours on the hour.

05/22/2026

fans! You’ve had a week to digest the series finale, and now you can learn all about the real history behind that devastating Battle of Kings Mountain. On the latest episode of our podcast, “Outlander in the Cape Fear,” we talked with Kings Mountain National Military Park ranger Rob Holmes about its history, its legacy and how it could fit into the world of Outlander. And there are no spoilers, so you can listen even if you haven’t watched the final episode! Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts or on our website at BurgwinWrightHouse.com. Thanks to Rob and Kings Mountain for helping us provide some context for the battle that closes out the Outlander TV series!

05/12/2026

Thank you to the more than 200 of you fans for coming help us celebrate Outlander Weekend in Wilmington! It was incredible seeing all of you on our walking tours and river cruises with ! They will continue this year, with June 13 river cruises and walking tours on May 22, August 7 and November 13. See you there!

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our historic interpreters (Brielle, Trish, Melissa & Sarah) on their graduation from UNCW’s history department! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!

Address

224 Market Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19107620570

Website

http://burgwinwrighthouse.com/

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