Museum of the Albemarle

Museum of the Albemarle interprets the cultural history of Thirteen northeastern North Carolina counties: Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Tyrrell, and Washington. This area, known as the Albemarle Region, surrounds one of the world's largest freshwater sounds. The Albemarle Sound is named for George Monck, an English general who aided Charles II in reclaiming the British throne. In exchange for this service, King Charles bestowed on Monck the title of "Duke of the Albemarle" and granted him the land of Carolina-North and South Carolina and lower Virginia.

Please use this Web site to find out more about the Museum and the history of this area that is half-land and half-water. Visit and experience "Our Story," an exhibit depicting life from 10,000 years ago to the present.

The Museum of the Albemarle promotes the understanding of history and

material culture primarily of the Albemarle Region in which it is located and

secondarily for the state of North Carolina for the educational benefit of all people. Through regional collections, historical interpretation, and professional assistance, the museum encourages citizens and visitors to explore and understand the past; to reflect on their own lives and their place in history; and to preserve regional history for future generations.

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