Home of Thomas and Penelope Barker. Penelope was one of 51 ladies who signed their names to a petition resolving not to buy or use British goods because of taxes levied by the king. Their protest became known as the "Edenton Tea Party." The house was built in 1782, consisting of a parlor wing and a half hall. Was added onto 3 times by 1840 to its present state - 3 floors and 8 fireplaces. Original location was 2 blocks north. The owner in 1952 sold it to the BPW, Jaycees and the Woman's Club, who moved it to the Edenton waterfront and eventually deeded it to the Edenton Historical Commission.
Barker House
505 S. Broad St.
Edenton, NC 27932
Latitude: 36° 3' 23.0394" N
Longitude: -76° 36' 33.8394" W
Business:
www.ehcnc.org
- Admission Charge $: No fee for visiting the house if renting for an event contact for fee schedule
- Banquet Facilities
- Donations Accepted
- Free Parking
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Group Tour Site
- Handicap Accessible
- Hours of Operation: 10 am - 4 pm Daily
- Maximum Seating Capacity: 40
- Meeting / Exhibit Space Sq. Ft: 2 meeting rooms/285 sq ft ea
- Motorcoach Parking
- Picnic Area
- Season of Operation: Year Round
- Tour - Guided
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