Edwin H.
10/25/2025
A cannon off of Blackbeard's boat, Queen Anne's Revenge. A nice movie film and plenty of other really cool actual artifacts and some great North Carolina history that all who plan on spending part...
Historic Bath State Historic Site
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100 Harding Dr
Bath, NC 27808
Historic Bath State Historic Site, located in Bath, North Carolina, is the site of the state's first town, established in the early 1700s. Once a bustling port and considered for the colony's capital in 1746, Bath's historical significance is reflected in its preserved district and notable structures.
The site offers visitors a glimpse into the early colonial life of North Carolina, showcasing the impact of political rivalries, Indian wars, and piracy on its development. Today, Historic Bath serves as a cultural resource, inviting exploration and appreciation of the region's rich history.
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Jill M.
2/11/2025
Certainly worth spending an afternoon visiting the oldest town in North Carolina. You can visit two old homes on guided tours and a visitor center that is informative. There is also a self guided...
Rebecca M.
4/21/2024
Bath, NC, became the first town in the state as European settlers came to the Pamlico River in the 1690s. Bath holds many firsts, the first port as well as the first church; first library; and...
Melissa G.
9/9/2019
I was excited to go to the Bath because I love our history of pirates on the NC coast, and Edward Teach was the most infamous pirate of all! It is a pretty small town surrounded by water, but...
August M.
1/27/2023
Great interactive visitor center, the staff was friendly. The location has moved across the street to the old high school building.
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