Historic Hope Foundation, Windsor, NC Museum

Welcome to Historic Hope, restored home of former North Carolina Governor David Stone (1770-1818). Located four miles west of Windsor, NC, the complex offers unique insights into the late 18th- and 19th-century rural life in eastern North Carolina and the South.

The centerpiece of the plantation is the c. 1803 Hope Mansion, Governor Stone's stunning example of an academic architectural combination of Federal and Georgian architecture. Restored and opened to the public since 1972, the mansion is meticulously furnished with an extensive collection of original period pieces.
The 1763 King-Bazemore House represents a fine example of vernacular architecture. It is one of the few remaining examples in North Carolina of mid-eighteenth century "hall and parlor" design. The home has been restored and furnished based on the 1778 inventory of owner, William King.
Hope Plantation front of mansion house
Front of Hope House Mansion
Hope Plantation King-Bazemore House
The 1763 King-Bazemore House represents a fine example of vernacular architecture. It is one of the few remaining examples in North Carolina of mid-eighteenth century “hall and parlor” design. The home has been restored and furnished based on the 1778 inventory of owner, William King.

Both homes are on the National Register of Historic Places and are administered by the Historic Hope Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Bertie County and Roanoke-Chowan Region of North Carolina. Historic Hope is managed by a paid staff and board of directors. The site is open to the public.  Please check our hours listed under the Visit tab.

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“Hope for Tomorrow” Capital Campaign

The primary goal of this campaign is to raise funds to repair and maintain the David Stone Mansion and the King Bazemore House.

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Recent News

Seeking Holiday Craft Fair Vendors

As part of Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 8th from 1-5 pm, Historic Hope is hosting a holiday craft fair.  Vendors will be set up in the Tyler room in the Heritage Center.  The Booth fee is $20 for an 8 ft x 7 ft area.  To reserve a booth, … [Read More...]

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We are excited to announce some dates for our upcoming annual events. Haunted Forest will be on Saturday, October 26th from 5:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Candlelight Tour will be on Saturday, December 7th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas Open … [Read More...]

13th Annual Family History & Genealogy Fair

We are thrilled to announce that we have scheduled our 13th Annual Family History and Genealogy Fair event for Saturday, July 27th from 9:30 am until 3:00 pm. Registration is now open and you can use the Book Now button or call our office. … [Read More...]

 
               
 
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