Explore Historic Sites along the Albemarle Highway

A beautifully preserved colonial waterfront town once serving as North Carolina’s first colonial capital.

Home to early American architecture and rich Revolutionary-era heritage in the heart of Bertie County.

One of North Carolina’s oldest towns, featuring a nationally recognized historic district and 18th-century roots.

A former plantation turned living history museum interpreting enslaved communities and Civil War transformation.

A preserved Rosenwald school reflecting African American educational history in coastal North Carolina.

Rich in Civil War trails, Revolutionary-era connections, and eastern North Carolina military history.

Explores centuries of shipwrecks and maritime legends along the Outer Banks coastline.

A coastal region shaped by fishing villages, lifesaving stations, and barrier island resilience.

One of the nation’s oldest life-saving stations, honoring maritime rescue history before the U.S. Coast Guard.

A coastal environmental education center highlighting the natural heritage of the Albemarle Sound.

Preserves and interprets Indigenous history, art, and cultural traditions of the region.

A regional museum showcasing over 400 years of history across northeastern North Carolina.

A unique natural history museum featuring fossils from the ancient coastal seabed of eastern North Carolina.

A waterfront harbor town blending maritime history, walkable downtown charm, and cultural vibrancy.

Historic homes and peaceful views overlooking Edenton Bay, perfect for a scenic heritage stroll.

Small-town beauty meets early American roots along the Cashie River.

Brick sidewalks, preserved homes, and a traditional southern town square atmosphere.