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Edenton

On the courthouse green is a marker commemorating the Edenton Tea Party, thought to be the first purely political action by women in the American Colonies—on Oct. 25, 1774, a group of 51 signed a resolution supporting the action of the North Carolina Provincial Assembly to boycott highly taxed British goods.

Visitor Centers

Historic Edenton State Historic Site Visitor Center 108 N. Broad St. Edenton, NC 27932. Phone:(252)482-2637

Self-guiding Tours

The visitor center provides a map ($1) outlining several self-guiding walking tours focusing on the area's African American history and architectural legacy. Guided walking and trolley tours are offered for a fee. Free maps and brochures promoting historic sites and attractions in northeastern North Carolina also are available.

Things to Do

Historic Edenton State Historic Site

Chowan County Courthouse

Cupola House

James Iredell House State Historic Site

St. Paul's Church

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