Duplin County Points Of Interest

Liberty Hall
Treasured for its grace and charm, the Antebellum South was a land where stately homes were canopied by giant live oaks and the fragrant scent of magnolia blossoms filled the Southern air. Liberty Hall in Kenansville , North Carolina stands today as a proud reminder of a time that exists only in memories and storybooks. The ancestral home of the Kenan family built in the early 1800's, has been restored and is now a Southern Historic Landmark welcoming visitors from all over the world. Come to Liberty Hall and discover North Carolina as it was 150 years ago. Meet the Kenan family in the Visitors Center's Theater. Tour the main house and share the life of a comfortable Southern plantation family of the 1850's. Stroll the garden paths and listen to the tunes of friendly songbirds. Visit the ten "dependencies" (support buildings) that contributed to the everyday life on a Southern plantation. Come to Liberty Hall and take a journey to another time and a special place in history... and the story of forgotten
land.

Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m - 4 p.m.
Sunday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Phone: 910-296-2175

Cowan Museum...
A collection of the rare, the unique and the unusual can be discovered at Cowan Museum. A multitude of artifacts fill the restored 1848 Kelly-Farrior home depicting the early rural heritage of North Carolina and Duplin County. Scores of woodworking tools, early farm implements, household utensils from the 18th and 19th century,

and many other long-forgotten and intriguing items are displayed in the two-story historic dwelling.
On the grounds are a one-room log schoolhouse, a furnished log cabin, 10-foot diameter cart wheels, a blacksmith shop and a log tobacco barn.

A trip through Cowan Museum is a hands-on learning and entertaining experience for all ages. Here is history you can touch, history that comes alive.

Information... Handicap Access - Bus Parking Adjacent to Liberty Hall Plantation Curator: Mrs. Ila O. Cowan	Hours 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday Closed Mondays & Holidays Free Admission
Directions Two exits from I-40: Exit 364 to NC 24 East Exit 373 to NC 903 North	Address 411 S. Main Street P.O. Box 950, Kenansville, NC 28349 Phone: 910-296-2149

Four National Register Historic Districts
Downtown districts of Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville and Faison.

Plantation Homes Tour
Experience our heritage and history first-hand; try our new plantation homes tour. See historic Liberty Hall Restoration, built in 1833; tour The Murray House, an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture built by Dr. Needham Herring in 1853; and visit the Italianate-style plantation home of Dr. Buckner Hill with its cruciform 12-foot hallways, built in 1855, all National Register-listed.

The Historic L.P. Best House/Duplin County Veterans Museum
This restored 1894 Queen Anne house is the home of Duplin's newest museum. The second floor is dedicated to recognizing Duplin County servicemen and women, and others, through the display of military artifacts and memorabilia from years past. Located in Warsaw, which is the home of the oldest, continuous Veterans Day Celebration in the nation.
The community has honored the veterans since Armistice Day in 1918.
Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 1-4, Saturdays 2-4 Phone: 910-293-2190

Things to See

World’s Largest Frying Pan -- Weight: 2 tons, diameters: 15’ Located at the Town Square, Rose Hill.
Westwater Country Ham House & Gardens, Warsaw: Legendary North Carolina country hams are prepared in the traditional southern style.
Kenan Memorial Amphitheaters -- A 1,000-seat amphitheater hosting seasonal stage shows under the stars.
The Historic Kenansville Spring, Kenansville: Flowing over 250 years, the spring is the reason for the town of Kenansville.
Grove Presbyterian Church, Kenansville: Founded in 1736, this congregation is the oldest Presbyterian congregation in North Carolina. (Tours with prior arrangements).

Libraries:

Warsaw / Kornegy Libary:
Located in Warsaw, North Carolina
Duplin County Library System: includes the main library in Lenansville with branches in Beaulaville, Faison, Warsaw and Rose Hill. The system contains 50,000 volumes with access to other libraries through the Interlibrary Loan Service. A strong children's program is active.
Florence Horne Gallier Memorial Library Magnolia: A municipal library supported by the town and volunteers.
Thelma Dingus Bryant Library, Wallace: A municipal library open to the public.
James Sprunt Community College Library, Kenansville: Open to the public.
Duplin County Historical Society Library of Local History and Genealogy, Rose Hill: (Open with prior arrangements.)

Organizations:
There are many religious denominations represented in addition to cultural, civic organizations and social clubs throughout the county. They include the Duplin Outdoor Drama Society, Duplin County Historical Society, Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, American Legions, VFW Posts. Ruritan Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Women's Clubs and Garden Clubs. There are many opportunities for volunteer involvement with rescue squads, fire departments, home care and hospice and other programs.

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