May

May events in Edenton, North Carolina, and Chowan County.

The events are listed chronologically by the last day the event will be held. Please make sure to look at the whole list to see if an event is going on during the time you plan to visit.

(If you prefer to also see community events (such as Town Council Meetings), as well as the featured events below, go to this page.)

 

May,  2021 - Daily Closed Tuesdays

The Penelope Barker House Welcome Center

Learn of Penelope Barker's  organizing of  the Edenton Tea Party, the 2nd floor Furniture Exhibit and the offerings in the Book and Gift Shop.  Self-Guided Touring also begins from this site  along the Museum Trail with social distancing.

Trolley Tours leave at 10:30; 11:30; 1:30; 2:30 Mon, Wed,- Sat.  Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm (May - on seasonally). 
   
     
     10 am - 5 pm
      505 S Broad St.
      252-482-7800

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Tuesdays - Saturdays - May,  2021

Historic Edenton State Historic Site Visitor Center

The Historic Edenton State Historic Site Visitor Center is open with walking tours at 10 am and 2 pm as well as visiting with COVID procedures in place for keeping everyone safe.  1767 Chowan County Courthouse; 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse; 1800 James Iredell House and Dependencies. The Visitor Center is open 9 am - 5 pm.
 
All Sites Tour, inclusive of:
Iredell House and dependencies
1767 Chowan County Courthouse
1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
St. Paul's Episcopal Church & historical cemetery
COST: $5.00 per adult, $2.50 per child (ages 3-15)

 Individual Site Tours
Iredell House and dependencies
1767 Chowan County Courthouse
1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
St. Paul's Episcopal Church & historical cemetery
COST: $2.50 per adult, $1.50 per child (ages 3-15); per Site

Additional Tours
Cupola House Tour (10 am – 4 pm) by reservation
COST: $5.00 per adult, $2.50 per child         

Harriet Jacobs Tour
COST: $2.50 per adult, $1.50 per child
Fridays & Saturdays throughout February & March at 1 pm
Year round by reservation.

1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, call for a tour 252-482-2637
10 am – 4 pm;  Tuesday – Saturday (April thru December)

Historic Edenton State Historic Site
108 North Broad Street   
Telephone: 252-482-2637   Fax: 252-482-3499
Email: edenton@ncdcr.gov 9 am - 5 pm
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May,  2021

Outdoor Historic Museum Trail Touring

A great month to get out and discover the rich history that has and continues to make Edenton a special place to live and visit.  Begin your tour at the Penelope Barker House, 505 S Broad Street and continue along the 15 sites.  It is also possible for all ages with picture taking and journaling to be shared in the upcoming fall classroom.

505 S Broad Street

252-482-7800

 

Sundays, May 2021

Cupola House Touring

The Cupola House is open from noon until 3 pm on Sundays and the gardens are open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm.  Guided tours are available by reservation through Historic Edenton State Historic Site by calling 252-482-2637. 
 
   

Sundays noon - 3pm
Guided Tour Reservations through Historic Edenton 
252-482-2637 Tuesdays - Saturdays
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Saturday, May 1,  8, 15, 22, 29, 2021

Edenton Farmers Market

Please join us every Saturday for the weekly farmers market, held indoors in the Farmer's Market Building as well as outdoors. Local farmers and artisans will be on site with a wide variety of items for sale, including organic fruits & vegetables, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, arts & crafts and a whole lot more! Seasonally, the market is held on Wednesdays from 3 - 6 pm through the Wednesday before Thanksgiving also.

200 N Broad Street

252-209-4792

 

 

May 20, 2022

Boogie On Broad 2022

 

Broad Street - Downtown

TBA

Free Event