Point of Interest
Barker House
505 South Broad St., Edenton, NC 27932
The Barker House in Edenton celebrates the earliest organized women's political action in American history. On Oct. 25, 1774, 51 women in Edenton formed an alliance wholeheartedly supporting the American cause against taxation without representation. Known as the Edenton Tea Party, the protest was met with surprise and ridicule in England, but now is viewed as an important step in our nation's path to independence.
The Barker House was home to Penelope Barker, the leader of the movement. Now home to the Edenton Historical Commission, the house is open for daily tours highlighting period furniture and featuring temporary history exhibits. Edenton, which celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2013 and served as the first Colonial Capital of North Carolina, survived both the Revolutionary and Civil wars largely intact. Today, visitors can explore three National Historic Landmarks, a state historic site and architectural styles spanning some 250 years.
