"Come to the Eastern Carolina Village & Farm Museum!"

THE MISSION OF THE EASTERN CAROLINA VILLAGE & FARM MUSEUM 1840 - 1940 IS TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET ARCHITECTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL LIFE IN PITT COUNTY AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FROM 1840 - 1940.

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Upcoming History Speaks

Village Opened With Limitations

1915 Hamilton Steam Engine

Farm Water Tower

The Log Tobacco Barn

is a large steam engine which provided energy to operate numerous farm functions.

came from the boyhood home of Les Turnage, one of our founders.

built in the 1890’s, was moved from the David T. House farm near Flat Swamp Church in Pitt County. This barn has one single furnace with flues around the inside.

History Speaks Lecture Series presents:

Paul Allen, Author, presents:

When Tobacco Was King

Thursday, November 12, 2020, 7:00-8:30 PM

Register for the event at https://forms.gle/1ym1YJiQszGZxPjQ9  

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Presently, the Village will open with small groups, limited to a half dozen or less. Social distancing and masks will be required. Continue to call the telephone number below for Tours by Appointment, or through the Quick Message box via e-mail.

Tours by Appt.

(252) 756-5432 

Fundraiser to Support the Village

The fundraiser for An Afternoon at Myrtle Grove Plantation, scheduled for October 4, has been postponed to April 4, 2021.

Christmas Past Event

The Christmas Past event has been canceled because of the virus and the stipulations for crowds within our village. 

Friends Effort Membership Drive for 2020-2021

Please open our Friends’ letter and the membership form provided. We are so grateful for your support and interest in helping to preserve the past for the future.

Friends Letter  /  Membership Form