Governor Cooper has announced that under Phase 2.5 of his plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions, historic sites may allow greater public access to our visitor centers and historic structures.  Therefore, we are excited to announce that Historic Hope will be open for tours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 5, 6 and 7! Tour times are 10, 11:30, 1 and 2:30. Face masks are required. Thank you for visiting our grounds for the past few months! We look forward to seeing you soon.

The Historic Hope Foundation acknowledges the emotional and psychological impact that the recent killings and the daily experience of racism have on African Americans and others in our communities. We express our deepest sympathy to the families and communities of George Floyd (a Fayetteville, North Carolina native) and far too many before him whose needless deaths were the results of unjustified violence. We will continue to embrace our role as a member of Bertie County communities and offer space where people can come together for conversations across racial lines that can help overcome local and nation division.

Turner Bond Sutton, President

While we are temporarily closed to visitors, why not take a little time out to come and enjoy our grounds and walk our trails.

At Historic Hope Foundation, the health and safety of our members, staff and visitors is our top priority. We are adhering to Governor Coopers’s order regarding closure of State historic sites to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Historic Hope Plantation will be closed to the public at this time. We will let you know when we reopen and are offering tours so you can plan your visit to our amazing historic site.

Historic Hope will open the 2020 season for tours as follows:

• March 21 – April 12, weekends only, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• April 15 – May 24, Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• May 25 – September 6, Monday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thank you for considering a visit to Historic Hope and we look forward to seeing you soon.

However, because of the possible spread of COVID-19, if you are currently sick or belong to a group at high risk, we encourage you to postpone your visit until a future date if you are currently sick or belong to a group at high risk of severe illness. 

For more information about the State’s recommendations regarding COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health and Human Services website. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus