A Waterfront Village with Southern Grace and Colonial History
Founded on November 6, 1712, Edenton will celebrate its 300th anniversary from November 6, 2012 through December 2013.Edenton served as the first Colonial Capital until 1743. Its citizens then helped in our fight for freedom, and became instrumental in establishing the principles and values upon which our nation was founded.
Edenton survived the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars largely intact. Visitors today will find historic homes and three National Historic Landmarks preserving our heritage for future generations. The state’s oldest Courthouse, built in 1767 and still in use today, stands above the village green looking toward Edenton Bay.
Recently awarded the distinction by Forbes.com as one of America’s Prettiest Towns, Edenton shows her age with pride.
Today, Edenton boasts an active Downtown District surrounded by fine examples of Jacobean, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian homes — allowing visitors to see the fabric of America‘s architectural styles come alive. Historic Edenton Visitor Center provides guided tours daily from its 108 North Broad Street location.
You will find unique shops, eateries, and other businesses serving residents and visitors alike. An active calendar of events covers outdoor recreation, including sailing, paddling, biking and baseball. Cultural events are plentiful — art exhibits, plays, and rare history treats such as the Carolina Charter. Seasonal festivals are even more picturesque set against the remarkable backdrop of this first Colonial capital and its lovely waterfront vista.
- See more at: http://visitedenton.com/index.html#sthash.9s2oGky0.dpuf
Exchange Nature Center
Get your hands wet investigating our
salt-water touch tank filled with a variety of different coastal
creatures. Explore numerous exhibits of plants and animals indigenous to
North Carolina, including live venomous and non-venomous snakes, flying
squirrels, talking birds, bears, bobcats and more. (Souvenirs are
available for purchase.)
Venture into the cave in the lower level where
you will find live turtles, mineral exhibits, nocturnal animal displays
and aquariums depicting life along the full course of the Neuse River.
Activities at the Exchange Nature Center
Salt-water Touch TankOur salt water touch tank provides an opportunity to see and touch a variety of coastal creatures.
Wildlife Exhibits
Mount exhibits include bears, deer, turkeys, beavers, snakes and more. You can also see live snakes, venomous and non-venomous, turtles, flying squirrels, birds and more.
Mount exhibits include bears, deer, turkeys, beavers, snakes and more. You can also see live snakes, venomous and non-venomous, turtles, flying squirrels, birds and more.
The Cave
The "Underground Cave" is where you will see a skunk, turtles, iguanas, bearded dragons, frogs, mineral exhibits, crayfish, and aquariums filled with fish from the local Neuse River. Don't forget to visit the World's Most Dangerous Creature!
The "Underground Cave" is where you will see a skunk, turtles, iguanas, bearded dragons, frogs, mineral exhibits, crayfish, and aquariums filled with fish from the local Neuse River. Don't forget to visit the World's Most Dangerous Creature!
A Waterfront Village with Southern Grace and Colonial History
Founded on November 6, 1712, Edenton will celebrate its 300th anniversary from November 6, 2012 through December 2013.Edenton served as the first Colonial Capital until 1743. Its citizens then helped in our fight for freedom, and became instrumental in establishing the principles and values upon which our nation was founded.
Edenton survived the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars largely intact. Visitors today will find historic homes and three National Historic Landmarks preserving our heritage for future generations. The state’s oldest Courthouse, built in 1767 and still in use today, stands above the village green looking toward Edenton Bay.
- See more at: http://visitedenton.com/index.html#sthash.9s2oGky0.dpuf
A Waterfront Village with Southern Grace and Colonial History
Founded on November 6, 1712, Edenton will celebrate its 300th anniversary from November 6, 2012 through December 2013.Edenton served as the first Colonial Capital until 1743. Its citizens then helped in our fight for freedom, and became instrumental in establishing the principles and values upon which our nation was founded.
Edenton survived the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars largely intact. Visitors today will find historic homes and three National Historic Landmarks preserving our heritage for future generations. The state’s oldest Courthouse, built in 1767 and still in use today, stands above the village green looking toward Edenton Bay.
- See more at: http://visitedenton.com/index.html#sthash.9s2oGky0.dpuf
A Waterfront Village with Southern Grace and Colonial History
Founded on November 6, 1712, Edenton will celebrate its 300th anniversary from November 6, 2012 through December 2013.Edenton served as the first Colonial Capital until 1743. Its citizens then helped in our fight for freedom, and became instrumental in establishing the principles and values upon which our nation was founded.
Edenton survived the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars largely intact. Visitors today will find historic homes and three National Historic Landmarks preserving our heritage for future generations. The state’s oldest Courthouse, built in 1767 and still in use today, stands above the village green looking toward Edenton Bay.
- See more at: http://visitedenton.com/index.html#sthash.9s2oGky0.dpuf
A Waterfront Village with Southern Grace and Colonial History
Founded on November 6, 1712, Edenton will celebrate its 300th anniversary from November 6, 2012 through December 2013.Edenton served as the first Colonial Capital until 1743. Its citizens then helped in our fight for freedom, and became instrumental in establishing the principles and values upon which our nation was founded.
Edenton survived the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars largely intact. Visitors today will find historic homes and three National Historic Landmarks preserving our heritage for future generations. The state’s oldest Courthouse, built in 1767 and still in use today, stands above the village green looking toward Edenton Bay.
Recently awarded the distinction by Forbes.com as one of America’s Prettiest Towns, Edenton shows her age with pride.
Today, Edenton boasts an active Downtown District surrounded by fine examples of Jacobean, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian homes — allowing visitors to see the fabric of America‘s architectural styles come alive. Historic Edenton Visitor Center provides guided tours daily from its 108 North Broad Street location.
You will find unique shops, eateries, and other businesses serving residents and visitors alike. An active calendar of events covers outdoor recreation, including sailing, paddling, biking and baseball. Cultural events are plentiful — art exhibits, plays, and rare history treats such as the Carolina Charter. Seasonal festivals are even more picturesque set against the remarkable backdrop of this first Colonial capital and its lovely waterfront vista.
- See more at: http://visitedenton.com/index.html#sthash.9s2oGky0.dpuf
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