Newbold-White House Historic Site
The oldest house in the state open to the public on a regular basis. The grounds remain virtually unchanged since the early 1700s and include a seasonal herb garden and a Quaker cemetery dating to the 17th century.
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- A Biography of America Uses interactive features, videos, maps, and transcripts of the companion television program to provide information about 26 eras in American history.
- Lesson plan: Learn about your county This activity will allow fourth grade students in North Carolina to learn more about the counties that surround their home county. Using online images, students will create a multimedia presentation to share with others.
- Quakers The Quakers — more properly known as the Society of Friends — were an important group in the politics and society of early North Carolina. This article explains their early history, beliefs, and immigration to North Carolina.
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- Historic Edenton: The Historic Edenton website is provided by North Carolina Historic Sites and contains a brief introduction and history of the town as well as a listing of special events.
- Historic Halifax: Contains brief information about the early settlement and later rebirth of the town as well as the Revolutionary War. Find also a listing of special events.
- House in the Horseshoe: Learn a bit of the history of this "architectural gem" during the Revolutionary War and read biographies of Whig colonel and loyalist to England, Philip Alston as well as Governor Benjamin Williams, both who owned the house at one time. Also find the surrender terms of Philip Alston when he became a prisoner of war.
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- Learn more about North Carolina, Perquimans County, Quakers, architecture, colonial life, historic sites, and history.
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Built in 1730, the Newbold-White House is the oldest brick house in North Carolina. Period furnishings and household goods recapture the rugged charm of early eighteenth century life. The home, which is located off Hwy 17 in Hertford, is open for tours except during a period between Thanksgiving and February. Admission is charged. Call (252)426-7567 for more information.
A colonial period periauger, built at the Maritime Museum in Beaufort, took to the sea in June 2004 and made its way to Hertford and the Newbold-White House. For information, see the: Discover Perquimans website.
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