# Historic Albemarle Highway The Historic Albemarle Highway, spanning the northeast region of North Carolina, is a gateway to exploring over 20 historic sites rich in heritage and culture. This scenic route invites travelers and history enthusiasts to embark on a journey through time, where each site offers a unique glimpse into the past of this vibrant area. ## Pages - [Sponsorships](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/sponsorships): Support heritage tourism and connect your business with travelers across northeastern North Carolina through Historic Albemarle Highway sponsorships. - [Tarboro](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/tarboro-north-carolina): Walk Tarboro, NC’s nationally recognized historic district filled with preserved homes, churches, and Revolutionary-era charm. - [Elizabeth City](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/visit-elizabeth-city-north-carolina): Discover Elizabeth City, NC, a historic port town filled with museums, waterfront charm, and Albemarle regional heritage. - [Chicamacomico](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/chicamacomico-life-saving-station): Visit Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe on Hatteras Island and learn the story of America’s early coastal rescue service. - [Edenton](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/visit-edenton-north-carolina): Explore Edenton, NC, North Carolina’s first colonial capital, known for preserved architecture, waterfront beauty, and Revolutionary history. - [4H Center](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/Eastern-4H-Center-Columbia-NC): Located in Columbia, NC, this waterfront education center connects youth programs with the culture and environment of the Albemarle region. - [Halifax](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/halifax): Visit Historic Halifax, NC—walk the grounds where independence began. Explore colonial buildings, the Halifax Resolves site, and living history experiences. - [Camden County](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/camden-county-tourism-north-carolina): Discover early transportation routes and natural history in Camden County, NC, home to the legendary Great Dismal Swamp. - [Graveyard of the Atlantic](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/graveyard-of-the-atlantic-hatteras-nc): Visit this Hatteras Island museum to explore shipwrecks, maritime history, and Outer Banks legends along the Historic Albemarle Highway. - [Aurora Fossil Museum](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/aurora-fossil-museum): Hunt for fossils and explore coastal geology at Aurora Fossil Museum in Aurora, NC, a family-friendly stop along the Historic Albemarle Highway. - [Museum of the Albemarle](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/museum-of-the-albemarle): Located in Elizabeth City, NC, this regional museum shares the stories, people, and events that shaped northeastern North Carolina. - [Events](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/events): Explore events along the Historic Albemarle Highway—festivals, history, and things to do from the Inner Banks to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. - [Columbia](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/columbia): Discover Columbia, NC—gateway to the Scuppernong River, historic sites, wildlife, and small-town charm along the Albemarle Highway. - [Home](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/): Explore historic towns, museums, and landmarks across northeastern North Carolina along the Historic Albemarle Highway heritage travel route. - [Maritime Heritage](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/maritime-heritage-north-carolina-coast): Explore the Maritime Heritage historic sites along the Albemarle Highway. Learn about shipwrecks & lighthouses on the Outer Banks NC. - [Native Americans](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/native-american-algonquian-tribes-north-carolina): Explore the Algonquian tribes' rich history, culture, & interactions. Visit historic sites along the Historic Albemarle Highway today! - [CSS Albemarle](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/css-albemarle-north-carolina): Explore historic sites along the Albemarle Highway. Access resources & events to learn about the region's rich history. - [Antebellum Society](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/antebellum-society-north-carolina): Explore the Antebellum Society's history, including plantations & the Dismal Swamp Canal. Visit historic sites along the Albemarle Highway. - [Hope Plantation](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/hope-plantation): Located near Windsor, NC, Hope Plantation interprets early American life and the cultural landscape of the Albemarle region. - [Back In Time](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/north-carolina-history): The Historic Albemarle Highway association continues to attract visitors who are enchanted by the rich history through the northeastern regions of NC. - [Contact Us](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/contact-us): Contact the Historic Albemarle Highway for information, planning and questions to over 20 historic sites. - [Albemarles First Settler](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/history-first-settler-durant-north-carolina): Learn about George Durant, Albemarle's first settler, and the Historic Albemarle Highway. Visit us for resources & events! - [Civil War](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/civil-war-north-carolina): Explore Civil War sites along the Historic Albemarle Highway. Access resources & events to learn about this pivotal history. - [Jarvisburg Colored School](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/jarvisburg-colored-school): This restored Rosenwald School in Jarvisburg, NC, preserves the story of African American education in Currituck County. - [Memberships](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/membershipsfd7625fc): Support regional history, tourism, and local communities by becoming a sponsor or member of Historic Albemarle Highway today. - [Windsor](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/windsor-north-carolina): Explore Windsor, NC, a scenic waterfront town along the Cashie River known for colonial history and Albemarle traditions. - [Revolutionary War](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/revolutionary-war-albemarle-north-carolina): Explore the Revolutionary War's significance in Albemarle. Visit historic sites & learn about the Halifax Resolves. Plan your tour today! - [About The Highway](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/about-historic-sites-hub-north-carolina): Learn about over 20 historic sites along the Historic Albemarle Highway. Access brochures & resources for your visit today! - [Colonial Era](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/colonial-era-north-carolina): Explore Colonial Era history (1607-1720) along the Historic Albemarle Highway. Access resources & events for your journey. - [Lost Colony](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/lost-colony-outer-banks-north-carolina): Explore the Lost Colony's history & key sites along the Historic Albemarle Highway. Get brochures & resources today! - [Northern Outer Banks](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/northern-outer-banks-currituck): Travel the Northern Outer Banks from Corolla to Duck and discover early coastal settlement, maritime culture, and scenic landscapes. - [Martin County](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/martin-county-tourism): Come explore our storied historical sites in Martin County, indulge in delicious southern cuisine, or engage with equine care and events. - [Little Washington](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/washington): Discover Little Washington, NC—waterfront views, historic charm, things to do, dining, and travel tips in North Carolina’s Inner Banks. - [Sponsors & Members](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/memberships): Support regional history, toruism, and local communities by becoming a sponsor or member of the Historic Albemarle Highway today. - [Hertford](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/hertford): Explore Hertford, NC, one of North Carolina's older towns. located on the Perquimans River near the Albemarle Sound. - [Copy of Sites original](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/copy-of-sites-original): copy of Historic sites - [Copy of Sites page](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/copy-of-sites-page682f6ced): Enter the Albemarle Highway from the Innerbanks to the Outer Banks of North Carolina - [Sites](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/historic-sites): Explore historic sites across the Albemarle region of Northeast North Carolina - from colonial towns ad museums to coastal heritage and landmarks. - [Groups](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/tour-groups-field-trips): Plan unforgettable group tours and educational field trips along the Historic Albemarle Highway. Discover colonial towns, museums, and coastal history in NC. - [Frisco Native American Museum](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/frisco-native-american-museum): Located in Frisco on Hatteras Island, this museum preserves Native American history, artifacts, and coastal cultural traditions. - [Somerset Place](https://www.historicalbemarlehighway.com/somerset-place-historic-site-nc): Somerset Place in Creswell, NC, is a nationally significant site interpreting plantation life and enslaved community history.