Touring the Cupola House

Photo by Louise Artman

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the 1758 Cupola House, a National Historic Landmark with significant colonial-era history. It has transitioned from representing the power of the British Crown in the era of the Lords’ Proprietors to becoming one of the earliest historic preservation success stories in American history. See the dramatic details of the architectural details and hear the fascinating story of the house spanning its more than 250 years of history.

The Cupola House Tour is a 45 minute guided tour of the house interior led by a docent. Formed in 1918, the Cupola House Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your ticket price helps to provide maintenance of the house and to provide a means to keep the house open for public enjoyment and education.

Tour Days and Times coordinate with the Edenton Trolley Tours. They are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on Tour days:

Friday: 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30pm
Sunday: 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm

Cupola House Tour Ticket Prices

Adult (age 16+): $12.50
Child (age 6-15): $5.00
Children (age 0-5): No charge

Ticket prices are tax inclusive

You may enjoy the gardens on your own between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm daily, free of charge.

The Cupola House is open during the year for special events such as the Candlelight Tour, the Pilgrimage Tour, and of course for our own “Easels in the Garden” event held every even numbered year in April.

Read about early architectural changes we just discovered.

View a photo gallery of the Cupola House gardens.

View a beautiful UNC-TV documentary on Frances Inglis and the Cupola House.

View a WRAL-TV news report on the Cupola House Restoration.

View a UNC-TV “North Carolina Weekend” video about the Cupola House

The Cupola House Board of Directors and Trustees invite you to become a member of the Cupola House Association. You can now join online!

Touring the Cupola House

Cupola House Tour Ticket Prices