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January 2024 by Renee Dyke
My husband and I really enjoyed touring this home. The property had a unique history, with the home being built on the foundation of an old jail. The home and the grounds were in good condition, considering the age of the property.John, our guide did a great job of sharing a lot of information. He did it in a way that kept your interest throughout the tour. Although, we enjoyed the time we spent outdoors, we are looking froward to revisiting the home in the spring. We are excited to see the gardens in bloom.I highly recommend this historical home tour In Wilmington, NC . If you happen to get John as a tour guide, you will not be disappointed.
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December 2023 by K O
Very informative. Loved the tour.
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November 2023 by Avery J
John was a great tour guide! Great history.
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October 2023 by Anthony Conwell
Really nice place small things were free big house tours is pay. Garden in back loved it will be back one day
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October 2023 by Pamela Chabak
Hunter, the Assistant Curator gave us a wonderful tour of this 18 century home. It’s interesting to note the builder lived 8 miles away on his plantation of 1000 acres. He used this home for entertainment, music, dancing and guest rooms. “The Headquarters of Cornwallis is this 2 story white weather-boarded structure built 1770. Cornwallis maintained his headquarters here while in possession of Wilmington in 1781.”There is a self guided walking tour of the Gardens on site.
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July 2023 by Andrea Rice
I knew that Julia was a tour guide when I arrived early to visit the garden and then the historic jail house. Julia has an excellent presentation style and is very gracious about personal interests and needs. I highly recommend this historic site as it is filled with original building materials, furniture, and family heirlooms. Thank you Julia for sharing your kindness and passion for colonial family history.Price for entry: $13.00
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June 2023 by Carolyn Johnston S.
The house and contents are excellently maintained and fascinating. Our tour guide Julie was delightful- enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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March 2023 by Brad Sevaldson
Very interesting history to this property and the early connection to Wilmington and the surrounding area.Beautifully restored and maintained.Nice art gallery space features area artists.John was an OUTSTANDING guide!
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February 2023 by Vanessa Hardee
Beautiful home with furnishings. Our guide was very knowledgeable, talked with us not to us as he detailed each room. The history of the home is fascinating and the location to the waterfront is awesome. There is a chair available in each room to sit if one isn't able to stand, our guide was very observant and offered this to our party.
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January 2023 by Carole Jefferies
The guide was well informed, knew his history , and was incredibly entertaining. I highly recommend this tour. We really enjoyed it! The house is incredible.
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January 2023 by Carole Jay
The guide was well informed, knew his history , and was incredibly entertaining. I highly recommend this tour. We really enjoyed it! The house is incredible.
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January 2023 by Ms Kara Coach K
We had a wonderful time at this museum. Our tour guide was excellent and told us so many stories and details about the history, property and the people. We are both historic architecture enthusiasts- so this is our cup of tea☕️. I’m also visiting from abroad and recommend this to anyone for a wonderful time and learning experience while enjoying downtown Wilmington.
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October 2022 by Tracy Schuller
Generally I hate guided tours, but this guide is phenomenal! He kept a good pace, was very engaging, & obviously knows quite a lot about the history. The house & grounds are beautiful. I'm very glad we decided to stop in today.
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September 2022 by Jeanne Rietzke
An incredible museum house and grounds with a lovely shop and art gallery in the basement. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. Look for special events here too. 5 Star experience!Parking: The parking is street, lot of garage. You're in the center of downtown Wilmington.
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August 2022 by Petru Iuras
Quite an interesting museum. Definitely a place to visit if you are in Wilmington.