July

July 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.)

 

July  2021

Penelope Barker House Welcome Center 

Learn about the organizer of The Edenton Tea Party, browse the book and gift shop, rock on the porch overlooking the bay and can board the trolley from this site as well.




10 am - 5 pm - closed Tuesdays - Trolley Tours 10:30 am; 11:30 am; 1:30 pm; 2:30 pm and Sundays 11:30; 1:00 pm
505 South Broad Street

252-482-7800

 

July  2021 - Tuesdays - Saturdays

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/Cupola House is open Sundays 12 - 3 pm and the gardens are beautiful
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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     9 am - 5 pm
      108 N Broad Street
      252-482-2637

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July  2021 - Sundays at the Cupola House

Cupola House Touring 


The Cupola House is open for touring on Sundays 3 - noon.  The Gardens are open Tuesdays - Saturdays and guided tours can take place by reservation. 

 


Sundays noon - 3 pm / Tours through Historic Edenton State Historic Site Tues - Sat by reservation 252-482-2637

 

Cupola House

 

July  2021

Edenton Steamers Play Tidewater Summer League Baseball 


The Edenton Steamers play at Hicks Field - check out their website for home game schedule, social distance and enjoy. 

 


Edenton Steamers

252-482-4080

Edenton Steamers

 

Saturday, July  3, 10, 17, 24, 31,  2021

Edenton Farmer's Market

Locally grown produce, fish and meats available weekly and on Wednesday afternoons during the spring, summer and fall.

8 am - noon Saturdays / 3 - 6 pm Wednesdays
200 N Broad Street

Edentonfarmersmarket.com 

 

Sunday, July 4, 2021          9:30 AM

July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Please join the Daughters of the American Revolution in the Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Joseph Hewes Monument. This event has received the National Award as the Best Independence Day Celebration by the National Society in Washington DC.

A short biographical sketch of Hewes, the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, a prayer and wreath laying ceremony by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The American Legion Post 40 Color Guard will present the colors.

Conversation with Joseph Hewes following the ceremony. (Joseph Hewes was an Edenton resident and signer of the Declaration of Independence.)

9:30 am

1767 Chowan County Green - East Water Street

Free

252-482-2637

robert.hopkins@ncdcr.gov