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Historic Bath. Plan Your Visit. 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, and soon became North Carolina's first port. While its early years were marked by political rivalries, Indian wars, and piracy, by 1746 Bath was ...
Tours: Guided. 207 Carteret St. Bath, NC 27808. (252) 923-3971. historicsites.nc.gov. bath@ncdcr.gov. Historic Bath State historic site, home to Blackbeard the Pirate and the oldest church in North Carolina and one of many sites on the Historic Albemarle Tour.
- 207 Carteret St, Bath, 27808, NC
- (252) 923-3971
About. 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. There is an Orientation Video, exhibit building, gift shop ...
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Feb 23, 2023 · 101 Craven St, Bath, NC 27808. Consecrated in 1734, this church is the oldest in the state of North Carolina. The first clergyman was Garzia (of Spanish origin) who took no salary for the first 4 years, spoke little English, and yet baptized 635 people in the church’s first year. Important artifacts from the church include Queen Anne’s Bell ...
Complete Guide to Historic Bath, NC. Story by Get Lost In The USA. • 6mo. B ath, North Carolina is a town steeped in history. As the oldest town in NC, Bath carries with it a legacy of early ...
At the Visitor's Center/Museum, there is free parking either on the street or in the parking lot. the Visitor's Center is now located in a former high school that was built in 1922. Admission is free to view the exhibits. when you arrive there is a short film of Bath's history that you can view at your own pace.
- 100 S Harding St Bath, NC 27808
