Historic Hope | home of former NC Gov. David Stone in Windsor, NC

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.

Front-of-Mansion — 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.

King-Bazemore-Exterior — 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.

Events

Mark Your Calendars – Annual Events

We are excited to announce some dates for our upcoming annual events, so mark your calendars. Haunted Forest will be on Saturday, October 25th Christmas Open House will be on Sunday, December 7th Continue to check our website for more … [Read More...]

Ives Lecture Cancelled

We regret to inform you that the Ives Lecture has been canceled due to low registrations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please stay tuned for future events and thank you for your understanding. … [Read More...]