Governor Cooper has announced that under Phase 2.5 of his plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions, historic sites may allow greater public access to our visitor centers and historic structures. Therefore, we are excited to announce that Historic Hope will be open for tours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 5, 6 and 7! Tour times are 10, 11:30, 1 and 2:30. Face masks are required. Thank you for visiting our grounds for the past few months! We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Join the Historic Hope Foundation and Help the Future Meet the Past As a member of the Historic Hope Foundation, you will join the growing number … Learn more...
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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.
Recent News
Tour Guide Wanted
Tour guide wanted. Historic Hope Foundation seeks a docent to work from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 2 to 3 days a week, including some Saturdays. Applicants should have an interest in history. Docents explain how our tricultural heritage – Native … [Read More...]
Seeking Governor David Stone’s Living Descendants
We are assembling a list of list of Governor David Stone's living descendants. Governor Stone and his wife, Hannah, had 11 children, ten girls and one boy. Only five of the children lived to adulthood and four of those had children of their own. Some … [Read More...]
Dr. Warren Milteer’s Presentation and Book are Available online
Dr. Warren Milteer's presentation entitled " Exploring Free People of Color in North Carolina" at our recent Family History and Genealogy Fair can now be seen on the Museum of the Albemarle's Youtube channel - … [Read More...]
