African American Cultural Complex

Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum is a registered nonprofit organization that preserves the historic home, farm, and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family, who lived on the property from 1852 to 1874. The site offers insights into the early farming life of the Dukes and the origins of their tobacco manufacturing business following the Civil War. The Tobacco Museum at Duke Homestead features 5,500 square feet of exhibits dedicated to the history of tobacco farming, manufacturing, and advertising, with temporary exhibits exploring various related topics. Visitors can engage in guided tours of the historic structures, including the tobacco curing barn and Washington Duke's home, while also enjoying a self-guided exploration of the grounds. Generated from the website