Make the Barker House your living room in Edenton. The House is famous for many reasons and has an unique book and gift shop specializing on regional history, Edenton's architecture and important leaders of the colony, state and nation. The House also serves as the home of the Edenton Historical Commission. Admission is Free!
(as seen from the parking lot entrance)
The Barker House is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sundays. Think of the House as Edenton's Living Room and make yourself comfortable.
We'll be delighted to show you around, tell you more about Penelope Barker and encourage you to browse our unique Gift and Book Shop.
Our Gift Shop is different. It contains a large collection of books about our region that are available at reasonable prices. Friends of the Commission are entitled to a 10% discount on all gifts and books. We don't have magazines or books you can find in most bookstores. We have books about life in northeastern North Carolina and life on the Albemarle Sound. Some feature story telling while others are rare histories about the leaders of Edenton and the region. All of them make great reading and unusual gifts.Some of our most frequently purchased books include:
- Take Tea at the Barker House
- Being Dead is No Excuse
- Incidents in the Life of A Slave Girl
- Children's books (including Pirates)
- Cradle of the Colony
Some gifts in high demand include:
- Peanut Tins of locally produced fresh peanuts
- Cast replica of the Roanoke River Lighthouse
- Tea Bag Holders, Caddies and Edenton Tea
- Pineapple "Welcome" wall plaques
- Items related to Black Beard and Pirates
All of these and much more can be purchases over the Internet by visiting our on-line Gift Shop.
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Rent the Barker House for your next Event!
Trying to find a great location for your next special event, social function, or wedding?
Rent the Barker House. We rent the large parlor, dining room, upstairs conference rooms and gallery porch at very reasonable prices. We can help by supplying names of local wedding and event planners.
For more information, send us an email or give us a call at (252) 482-7800.
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