Presented by the GFWC Edenton Woman’s Club
Edenton, NC
PILGRIMAGE Tour of Historic Private Homes & Sites
April 11 & 12, 2025 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2025 Pilgrimage Tour
We are excited to announce our list of Homes & Sites on Tour for this year's Pilgrimage Tour (below). The homes on the tour are all at least 100 years old and each has its own distinct architectural style. Greeters and docents will be present at each home to share its history, family lore and maybe even a few secrets. Don't miss this opportunity to visit a few of Edenton's treasures.
Tickets are still available. Join us and step back in time!
PILGRIMAGE HEADQUARTERS is at the Historic Edenton State Historic Sites, Visitor Center • 108 North Broad Street, Edenton
No tickets will be mailed; all tickets are Will Call and can be picked up at the times below. Tour brochure and Map will be given to you with your tickets.
WILL CALL & IN PERSON TICKET SALES
April 1-4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
April 8-10, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
APRIL 11 & 12 • WILL CALL & IN PERSON TICKET SALES
(purchase and pick up tickets & Tour brochure with a Map)
April 11-12, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
TOUR HOURS are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
2025 PILGRIMAGE TOUR
PRIVATE HOMES
Homestead, 1773
Bennet Dixon House, Elizabeth Van Moore, 1780
Edward Piland House, 1785
Beverly Hall, 1810
Skinner Paxton House, 1820
Wessington, 1850
Rebecca Sansbury House, 1889
D.T. Ward, Sr. House, c. 1900
Speight House, 1900
E.S. Norman House, 1917
William Holmes House, c. 1920
OTHER
Granville Queen Inn, c. 1907
Metrah Makely House, (Captain Quarters), 1907
HISTORIC SITE HOUSES
Mr. Ogilby's Tavern, 1718 (Edenton's Oldest House) (Outside viewing only)
The James Iredell House, 1773
Hayes Farm, 1814-1817
HISTORIC SITES
Cupola House, 1758-1759 – (House & Gardens Open)
Historic Chowan County Courthouse, 1767
Penelope Barker House, 1782
Jail Keeper’s Home & Old Jail, 1825 (Outside Viewing Only)
Chowan County Jail, 1825 (Outside Viewing Only)
Roanoke River Lighthouse, 1886
Cotton Mill Museum of History, 1909 (Saturday Only 11:00 - 3:00 pm
CHURCHES
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church & Cemetery, 1736-1774
Saint Ann Catholic Church, 1858
Saint George’s Orthodox Church & School, c. 1885 & 1902
Kadesh A.M.E. Zion Church, 1897 (Outside viewing only)
Weekend Food
All food is subject to additional cost and not part of the Pilgrimage ticket price.
Southern Fare to Share by the Edenton Woman’s Club
Take a break for lunch and enjoy the Historic Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse or take your lunch to go and eat in the park. Advance lunch tickets are required, purchase by April 1, 2025. There are two menu options. Click on the green "Lunch Tickets" button below to see options and seating times. This is a fundraiser by the GFWC Edenton Woman’s Club, supporting activities in the community.
When: Friday & Saturday • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Boxed Lunch at the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, 117 E King St.
ADDITIONAL FOOD PROVIDERS
BREAKFAST by FOSHSE • Coffee & Donuts, April 11 & 12th, 8 am - 10:30 am. Location: Historic State Site Visitor Center, 108 N. Broad Street on the rear back porch. A kind donation will be appreciated.
Friday Fish Fry LUNCH by Fannie A. Parker Woman's Club • $10 Donation • Friday, April 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Location: Downtown Edenton Waterfront
Friday Fish Fry DINNER at St. Ann Catholic Church • $15 at the Door • Friday, April 11, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm • Location: Church’s Parish Hall, 207 N Broad St, Edenton
Special Events
BOOGIE ON BROAD
Special Event Presented by Main Street Edenton
Friday Night, April 11, 5-10 pm • Free Live Music • Food Trucks • Beer & Wine for Sale
NORA CROUCH Fairsong
Musical performances on a hammered dulcimer and celtic harp.
1767 Chowan County Courthouse • Friday & Saturday 11:30 to 12:30
Enjoy Two Days of Southern Hospitality
visit private
historic homes
be greeted by docents
in historical attire
enjoy southern style
and friendship
support historic preservation & education
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