At Historic Hope Foundation, the health and safety of our members, staff and visitors is our top priority. We are adhering to Governor Coopers’s order regarding closure of State historic sites to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Historic Hope Plantation will be closed to the public at this time. We will let you know when we reopen and are offering tours so you can plan your visit to our amazing historic site.
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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...]
