Buckner Hill Plantation
One of the largest antebellum plantation houses in North Carolina, recently restored Buckner Hill House (1855) still surrounded by hundreds of acres of  cotton, corn, tobacco and cattle,  provides a  rare view of original, mostly  undisturbed Greek Revival plantation architecture.

Built by highly skilled African-American labor for the Hill family on the site of their previous plantation house (c.1700s), Buckner Hill House also has Italianate features and an unusual cruciform floor plan with wide halls on both floors crossing in the center of the house. A wealthy physician and landowner, Dr. Buckner Lanier Hill, began the project in the 1850s. The house has undergone very few modifications in its 150-year history.

Original marbleizing, mahogany and rosewood graining, and all of the ornate plaster cornices in the house survive. The frame structure is constructed of centuries-old heart pine from the virgin forests of the New World. Much of the wood for the 1855 house was recycled for use from the previous dwelling, built in the 1700s. The house appears in North Carolina Architecture, which notes when the wide double doors on all four sides of the house are thrown open, the broad passages that meet at the center of the dwelling become a vast interior porch. This area was also used by the family as a ballroom. In June, 2001, filming of a major motion picture concluded at the house for the Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (released in 2002). Appointments are required.

910.293.3001.
522 Taylor Town Road
Faison, NC 28341
www.carolinaplantation.com

Cowan Museum
Heres a hands-on learning and entertaining experience for all ages. The Cowan Museum is located in the fully restored Kelly-Farrior House (circa 1848). Youll find over 2,000 artifacts that reflect the heritage of rural North Carolina. There are farming implements, household items from the 18th and 19th centuries, a unique one-room log schoolhouse, a log tobacco barn, log cabin and blacksmith shop on the grounds. Take the kids back in time before DVDs and give them a perspective that only history can bring.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Sundays & Mondays and major holidays
910.296.2149
www.cowanmuseum.com

Faison Museum
Housed inside the library, this unique museum holds the secrets of Faisons historyits people, churches, businesses, schools, family histories and civic clubs comprise the contents of the museum. Black and white photographs of Faison life taken by noted photographer Karson Boone adorn the walls. Many of the subjects are from his memories of visiting Faison as a child. The town is currently renovating a three bay building, donated by William Thornton, as future home of the library.

106 Park Circle
Faison, NC
910.267.0601  

Grove Presbyterian Church
The original Presbyterian settlement was established in 1736, making it the oldest continuous Presbyterian congregation in North Carolina. The current church structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

611 Main Street
Kenansville, NC

The Historic L.P. Best House / Duplin County Veterans Museum
This restored 1894 Queen Anne style house is the home of Duplins only Veterans museum. The second floor is dedicated to recognizing Duplin County servicemen and women through the display of military artifacts and memorabilia from years past. It is located in Warsaw, which is the home of the oldest, continuous Veterans Day Celebration in the nation. The community has honored veterans since Armistice Day in 1918.

Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 1:00-4:00, Saturdays 2:00-4:00
910.293.2190

Liberty Hall Restoration
Take a walk into history at Liberty Hall Plantation. Tour the 19th century main house and 12 outbuildings of the Kenan familys ancestral home.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays & Mondays and major holidays
910.296.2175

National Register Historic Districts
Downtown districts of Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Faison and some surrounding residential areas are designated historic districts.  Contact us or the town of interest for more information.

Tarkil Branch Farms Homestead Museum
This restored 1830s homestead is a fine example of early farm life typical of most families in rural NC in the 19th century. The home, with period furnishings and the nine outbuildings, all bring back the sights, sounds, and genuine feel of a disappearing lifestyle. See the 1925 country store, smokehouse, tobacco barn, and old farm equipment on the working farm. Wagon tours and a hiking trail are available. 
www.tarkilfarmsmuseum.com

Thomas C. Townsend Firemens Museum
The collections showpiece is a classic and rare 1926 Dodge/Graham Brothers Fire Truck.  The fire truck is restored to its fire-engine red and polished brass shine, authentic in every detail and can be viewed in its glass enclosure anytime.

Wallace Town Hall
316 Murray Street
Wallace, NC