Restored eighteenth-century colonial port and living history site featuring historic homes, waterfront heritage, museums, and cultural landmarks that showcase life in North Carolina's earliest town.
General Information
Hours:
Bath Visitor Center: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Historic site grounds accessible year-round
Hours may vary for individual historic buildings and special events
Historic site grounds accessible year-round
Hours may vary for individual historic buildings and special events
Fees:
Free admission
Some special programs and events may have separate fees
Some special programs and events may have separate fees
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets are permitted on the grounds and outdoor areas; pets are not allowed inside historic buildings
Closest cities with hotels:
Washington, North Carolina (approximately 15 mi)
Seasons:
Spring and fall provide the most comfortable temperatures and best opportunities for walking tours, though the site can be visited year-round
Location:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=207+Carteret+Street+Bath+NC+27808207 Carteret Street, Bath, NC 27808
Website:
https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/historic-bathhistoricsites.nc.gov/all-sites/historic-bath
How to Get There
From Washington, North Carolina (15 mi): Take NC-92 east from Washington, continue through Beaufort County toward Bath, and follow signs to the visitor center on Carteret Street in the historic district.
Overview
Historic Bath is North Carolina's first incorporated town, founded in 1705 on the Pamlico River as a center of commerce, government, and maritime activity. It is best known for its link to the pirate Blackbeard (Edward Teach), who frequented the town and received a royal pardon here in 1718.
What to See
- Palmer-Marsh House and Bonner House
- St. Thomas Episcopal Church
- Walking tours and exhibits on merchants, farmers, sailors, enslaved people, and officials
- Waterfront views along the river
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Historic Bath, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
