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Blount Bridgers House - Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery

The 1808 Blount-Bridgers House, a national historic landmark, is home to a permanent collection that celebrates the 200 year-old material culture of Edgecombe County and the creative achievements of Tarboro-born artist, Hobson Pittman (1899-1972).

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This house has been restored to preserve and provide information about the material culture of Edgecombe County, with an emphasis on the lives and careers of Thomas Blount (1759-1812) US Congressman, and Hobson Pittman (1899-1972) American regionalist artist.

The Blount-Bridgers House, a National Historic Landmark, exhibits locally made antique furniture and nineteenth century paintings of Edgecombe County citizens. Included are works by Thomas Sully, Thomas Landseer, and William Garle Brown. There are also nineteenth century ceramics, textiles, and metal works.

Located at 130 Bridgers St. in Tarboro, the home is open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm. To arrange for a tour call (252) 823-4159 or send email to edgecombearts@embarqmail.com.

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