HISTORIC HALIFAX STATE HISTORIC SITE
HALIFAX, NC
Historic Halifax State Historic Site is a preserved colonial town situated in Halifax, North Carolina. The site is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the colonial period in North Carolina. The site features a number of historic buildings, including the Halifax Courthouse, Eagle Tavern, and the 1760 Owens House.
Halifax Courthouse, built in 1838, was the site of the famous Halifax Resolves, which were the first official call for American independence from British rule. The Eagle Tavern, built in 1790, was a popular gathering place for politicians and travelers during the colonial period. The Owens House is a restored plantation home that showcases the lifestyle of the wealthy landowners of the area during the 18th century.
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the site and learn about the history of North Carolina's colonial period through educational exhibits and interpretive programs. The site also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a colonial Christmas celebration and a Revolutionary War reenactment.
Overall, Historic Halifax State Historic Site is an excellent destination for history buffs and anyone interested in learning about the colonial history of North Carolina.
HISTORIC HALIFAX STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HALIFAX NC. US MID #8403700064
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
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HISTORIC HALIFAX STATE HISTORIC SITE
HALIFAX
NC
27839
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HISTORIC HALIFAX STATE HISTORIC SITE Information
MID # | 8403700064 |
Name | HISTORIC HALIFAX STATE HISTORIC SITE |
Alternate Name | HISTORIC HALIFAX STATE HISTORIC SITE |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 36.332917, -77.601604 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 37 FIPS County Code: 083 US Census Tract: 931000 US Census Block: 1093 |