House In The Horseshoe

324 Alston House Road, 10 Miles North of Carthage
Built around 1772, this 18th century plantation home features a gabled roof, large double shouldered Flemish bond chimneys and a shed porch. Formerly a cotton plantation, the house clearly shows bullet holes resulting from a 1781 skirmish between Whigs and Tories. Admission is free, site inspections may be made year-round, and group tours are welcome. Hours vary according to season. Annual events include a Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment the first weekend in August and a Christmas Open House & Candlelighting celebration in early December. Please call ahead for hours. (910) 947-2051
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Malcolm Blue Farm

Bethesda Road, Aberdeen
Built around 1825, this antebellum farm has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places for authenticity and uniqueness. Structurally, it features the farmhouse and barns, the old gristmill and a wooden water tower, and stands as a significant preservation of rural history in Moore County. Annual events at the Malcolm Blue Farm include the Historic Crafts and Skills Festival the last weekend of September and the Early American Christmas on the second weekend in December. Open Wed.-Sat. 1-4 pm.

(910) 944-7558
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National Railroad Museum & Hall of Fame, Inc.

2 Main St., Hamlet
Former Seaboard Air Line Railway depot (circa 1900) and prime example of Victorian architecture; one of the most photographed stations in eastern U.S. Exhibits include SAL diesel-electric locomotive and caboose #5241, railroad memorabilia, model railroad layout, re-created telegraph office and gift shop. Guided tours by appointment only. Free. Donations welcome. W.R. (Bill) Williams
(910) 582-2383
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North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame

Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
Newly established shrine of the most distinguished Tar Heel men and women of letter. Displays, photographs and lists of works for such notable writers as Thomas Wolfe, O. Henry (William S. Porter), Paul Green and James Boyd, whose former home now houses the Hall. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 am-2 pm. Admission Fee.
(910)692-6261

North Carolina Pottery Center

250 East Avenue, Seagrove
Opened in 1998, the NC Pottery Center's permanent exhibits trace the history and development of NC pottery from the prehistoric Native Americans to the present. Changing exhibits throughout the year focus on various topics of both historic traditions and contemporary work by the state's potters. Open 10 am-4 pm, Tues.- Sat. Admission Fee.
(336) 873-8430
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North Carolina Zoological Park

4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro
This 500-acre natural habitat zoo ranks among the top 5 in North America. Plant/animal exhibits feature North America (including polar bears, elk, Gila monsters, river otters and bobcats) and Africa (including African Plains and Pavilion). Open 9 am-4 pm daily year-round, except Christmas Day. Admission Fee.
800-488-0444; (336) 879-7307
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Northern Moore County "Pottery Country" & Seagrove

Includes Jugtown Pottery, Ben Owen Pottery, Fireshadow Pottery and many other independent potters. This area is famous for its hand-thrown pottery and dishware, artfully crafted before the eyes of fascinated spectators and offered for sale at reasonable prices. Typical standout features include: salt-glaze stoneware, innovative designs and wood firing in groundhog kilns. Most area potters are open year-round.

Seagrove is a small community in Randolph County, in the center of Piedmont North Carolina, but the Seagrove pottery community includes portions of Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Lee counties. It is here that a rich pottery tradition began more than 200 years ago. For more information on the history of Seagrove pottery visit the web site of the Museum of NC Traditional Pottery, www.seagrovepotteryheritage.com.

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The potters in the Seagrove area have a number of kiln openings throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.discoverseagrove.com.

To download a map of potters in the area click here (PDF file. Aprox. 806 KB).