This Chowan County town’s Christmas Candlelight Tour embodies how generosity and hospitality can spread warmth and goodness into the world, one light at a time.
edenton
Building a New Beginning in Edenton
Soon after getting married, a couple transformed a Victorian house into a space that preserves its history while reflecting both of their personalities.
A Walking Guide to Harbor Towns: Edenton
Experience colonial history, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and more, and dine on delicious Southern staples in this small, waterfront town with a big following.
Historic Hospitality at The Herringbone On The Waterfront
A fine-dining establishment in Chowan County was dreamt up and built by many people — from chefs to preservationists to fishermen — all proud to call Edenton home.
Edenton’s Landmark Light
First built to provide safe passage to trade ships en route to Plymouth, the Roanoke River Lighthouse has seen several iterations, three locations, and a pair of men who gave the otherwise doomed building a new lease on life.
The Kneeler Girls of Edenton
For three years, a group of volunteers in Chowan County gathered each week in the parish hall of the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton to stitch symbols of faith into pillows of grace.
Faces From the Past
A home renovation in Edenton reveals a collection of photos that had been lost behind a mantel — some for more than a century.
Colonial Capitals
Before our legislators began meeting in Raleigh, many cities and towns across the state served as seats of government.
Where History Comes to Life: Tours and Trails of Edenton
Whether by boat, foot, trolley, or candlelight, these six essential experiences help you step into the past in this historic coastal community.
