Edenton, NC was home to Penelope Barker, who led 51 women in a boycott of English tea during the American Revolution—one of the first recorded protests by women in America. And it wasn't the last time a woman from Edenton pushed the boundaries. Generations later, another woman named Harriet Jacobs escaped slavery and wrote a landmark autobiography about her experiences. Special thanks to NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources for their illustrations. Discover more North Carolina history a

24K views · 675 reactions | Love this beautiful cemetery in Edenton, North Carolina! #oldhouselife #edentonnc | Old House Life - Michelle Bowers | Facebook

Deborah Holt Noel visits inns and restaurants as well as explores various sites, including stops about abolitionist Harriet Jacobs, via a trolley ride and an electric boat tour. Tune into new episodes of NC Weekend on Thursdays at 9 PM on PBS NC and stream on the PBS App. | PBS North Carolina

The word “Eden” sits perfectly within the word Edenton, and for good reason. This charming and historic town on the Albemarle Sound is truly a garden of sights and experiences. Let us take you there! | PBS North Carolina

Beautiful Edenton, North Carolina. #oldhouselife #edentonnc | Old House Life - Michelle Bowers

The Inner Banks Inn and Edenton, North Carolina. If you haven't visited Edenton yet, you should! Check out my friend's inn for a wonderful stay. You have a choice of four historic homes to stay in! Link in comments to see our video tour and how you can book a stay! #oldhouselife #oldhouse #innerbanksinn #edentonnc #visitnc #onlyinnc | Old House Life - Michelle Bowers