Historic Hope Foundation, Windsor, NC Museum

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The Miracle of Hope – History of the Restoration Project

We believe in miracles, and you would too if you had been involved in the restoration of Hope, Governor David Stone’s home. Perhaps it is not quite as dramatic as the miracles of old. But for modern times it rates rather high.

Efforts to acquire and restore Governor Stone’s home began soon after the Bertie County Historical Association was organized in 1950. In the fall of 1964, the first successful attempt to acquire Hope was made. Mrs. Moses B. Gilliam, President of the Bertie Historical Association, greeted us as we arrived at her home, Rosefield. There was a certain excitement in the air that night. Representatives from the Historical Association and the Bertie County Development Association had come to discuss Hope and what joint effort could be made to acquire and restore the property. Conversation was lively. Download the entire story…

Download a printable history of the Hope Plantation.

Upcoming Events

Feb 25
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Historic Hope’s 29th Annual Black History Month Lecture & Lunch

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Membership

Join the Historic Hope Foundation and Help the Future Meet the Past As a member of the Historic Hope Foundation, you will join the growing number … Learn more...

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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

Oyster Roast

Come on out and join Historic Hope and Vic Thompson for our Oyster Roast on Saturday, January 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.  The cost is $65 per person which includes Oysters, Shrimp, Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, Wine, Beer, and More.  Tickets are selling fast … [Read More...]

Tour Guide Wanted

Tour guide wanted.  Historic Hope Foundation seeks a docent to work from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 2 to 3 days a week, including some Saturdays.  Applicants should have an interest in history. Docents explain how our tricultural heritage – Native … [Read More...]

Seeking Governor David Stone’s Living Descendants

We are assembling a list of list of Governor David Stone's living descendants. Governor Stone and his wife, Hannah, had 11 children, ten girls and one boy. Only five of the children lived to adulthood and four of those had children of their own. Some … [Read More...]

Historic Hope Foundation, Inc. | 132 Hope House Road, Windsor, North Carolina 27983 | Phone: 252.794.3140 | contact