Historic Hope Plantation, Windsor, NC Museum

Welcome to Historic Hope Plantation, restored home of former North Carolina Governor David Stone (1770-1818). Located four miles west of Windsor, NC, the plantation complex offers unique insights into the late 18th- and 19th-century rural life in eastern North Carolina and the South.

The centerpiece of the plantation is the c. 1803 Hope Mansion, Governor Stone's stunning example of an academic architectural combination of Federal and Georgian architecture. Restored and opened to the public since 1972, the mansion is meticulously furnished with an extensive collection of original period pieces.
The 1763 King-Bazemore House represents a fine example of vernacular architecture. It is one of the few remaining examples in North Carolina of mid-eighteenth century "hall and parlor" design. The home has been restored and furnished based on the 1778 inventory of owner, William King.
Hope Plantation front of mansion house
Front of Hope House Mansion
Hope Plantation King-Bazemore House
The 1763 King-Bazemore House represents a fine example of vernacular architecture. It is one of the few remaining examples in North Carolina of mid-eighteenth century “hall and parlor” design. The home has been restored and furnished based on the 1778 inventory of owner, William King.

Both homes are on the National Register of Historic Places and are administered by the Historic Hope Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Hope Plantation and managed by a paid staff and board of directors. The site is open to the public.  Please check our hours listed under the Visit tab.

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“Hope for Tomorrow” Capital Campaign

The primary goal of this campaign is to raise funds to repair and maintain the David Stone Mansion and the King Bazemore House.

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Recent News

RSVP to our 10th Annual Family History and Genealogy Fair

Have you RSVP'd yet to our annual Family History and Genealogy Fair yet?  You have until this Wednesday, July 25th.  This is one of our more popular events and should NOT be missed.     … [Read More...]

Come and Visit us at the Windsor Farmer’s Markets on Friday

Historic Hope will be at the Windsor Farmer’s Market on Fridays from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.  Fresh Vegetables, Herbs, Flower Plants, Bread and Handicrafts will be available.  All sales go to support the gardens of Historic Hope. Drop by the Market … [Read More...]

Spinning & Weaving Demonstrations & Garden Tours are now being offered on Saturdays

Spinning and Weaving demonstrations and Garden Tours will now be available on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm starting this week on June 12th.  Demonstrations are included in the price of the Historic Buildings tour ticket. Garden Tour prices are … [Read More...]