Historic Sites

C.S.S. Neuse State Historic Site: Classified as one of North Carolina's Historic Sites is the C.S.S. Neuse State Historic Site, and the Richard Caswell Memorial located in Kinston. The site is open year round and hosts various programs during the year. Admission is free. For additional information and seasonal hours, please contact: Site Manager: C.S.S Neuse Historic Site 2612 W. Vernon Avenue, PO Box 3043, Kinston, NC 28502-3043 or
call 252-522-2091

Harmony Hall: The restored home of North Carolina's first Constitutional Governor, is open for tours, and meetings. The site includes an authentic one-room schoolhouse. For hours and additional information, please contact: Harmony Hall 109 E. King Street Kinston, NC 28501 or call 252-522-0421

Civil War Site: Will King Memorial - 1st. Battle of Kinston - click here

Museums

The Caswell Center No.1 Fire Station Museum, built in 1895, contains one hundred years of the sights and sounds of firefighting in Lenoir County. It houses an extensive collection of fire fighting equipment, including a 1922 American LaFrance Pumper. Hours are: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., or by appointment for groups. Caswell No.1 Fire Station Museum 252-527-1566 or Group Appointments 252-522-4676

Heritage Place is Lenoir Community College's genealogical research center and local history museum. For more information, phone 252-527-6223

Wilbur A. Tyndall Tractor Museum: In Pink Hill, the Wilbur A. Tyndall Tractor Museum is available for visitors to learn about farm equipment. For Details, phone 252-568-3261

For more information on area attractions contact the Kinston Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-869-0032.

Community Council for the Arts