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Visit Historic Bath. European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690s led to the founding of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. By 1708, Bath had 50 people and 12 houses. It soon became North Carolina's first port.
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At Historic Bath, you can visit three historic homes, the...
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Yet Bath remains a small village. Restoration efforts in...
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Known as the "First Town, First Port" of North Carolina, Historic Bath will be celebrating it's 310th anniversary in 2015/16. You may purchase tickets to take a guided tour through two historic homes, the Palmer-Marsh House (1751) and Bonner House (1830), at the Visitor Center.
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Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays P.O. Box 148 207 Carteret Street Bath, NC 27808
Adults - $2 + tax; Students - $1 + tax Price is "per house" for tours of Palmer-Marsh and Bonner Houses.
Tours are offered of the historic houses at 10:30am, 1pm, and 3pm. Tours are conditional based on weather and staffing. Group Reservations
Historic Structures
1. The Palmer-Marsh House (1751) and the Bonner House (ca. 1830) and its reconstructed kitchen are restored and furnished with period pieces. The Van Der Veer House (ca. 1790) houses a self-guided exhibit on the history of Bath. Though not part of the site, St. Thomas Church (1734) may also be toured.
Visitor Center
1. Guided tours originate at the visitor center. The video Bath: The First Townis shown every fifteen minutes. Restrooms are available here but not at the historic structures.
Trails, Monuments, Outdoor Exhibit
1. Walkways connect the visitor center, Van Der Veer House, and Palmer-Marsh House. A vegetable garden is maintained behind the Van Der Veer House. Harding’s Landing provides access to the site from Bath Creek.
Living history demonstrations are available to school groups with pre-registeration. Recommended group size: 30-60.
Historic Bath. European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690s led to the founding of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. By 1708, Bath had 50 people and 12 houses.
Nov 13, 2023 · Bath, NC, founded in 1705, is a tiny little town with just over 250 residents. The town’s historical significance, including ties to Blackbeard, the Pirate, can be explored by touring its well-preserved homes and structures.
Feb 23, 2023 · Visiting Historic Bath, NC. Located 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and just off the Pamlico Sound sits the oldest town in North Carolina, Bath. Named for the English city of Bath, the coastal town was the first working port in the state.
Home to Blackbeard the Pirate and the oldest church in North Carolina. Bath features guided tours of the Palmer-Marsh House (c. 1751), furnished Colonial home of wealthy official, and Bonner House (c. 1830), a furnished home of a Bath planter.
