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Oriental's History Museum

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Oriental's History Museum

A community-based 501 (c) 3 non-profit institution, preserving the heritage and culture of the town of Oriental.

Our Mission:

Oriental’s History Museum is committed to expanding the public’s sense of community through an understanding of the Town’s history and its place in Pamlico County and eastern North Carolina. To achieve this purpose, the Museum collects and preserves artifacts and information that document the town’s history and produces interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and publications. O

ur Displays and Artifacts tell the story of the simple life of a fishing and lumbering town turned into a haven for leisure activities, boating, and sailing.

* "Steamer" replica, collection and history
* Handcrafted models of boats, which were part
of our fishing industry
* Artifacts from turn of the century
* Lumber Industry and Railroad Exhibit
* Military Collection
* Sailing and Boating Exhibit
* Old School and Old Theater Memorabilia
* Map Collection
* Photograph Collection
* Photos and history of "lost but not forgotten"
buildings and homes
* Dragon History

05/28/2026

We want to Welcome Karen Thomas and her Team to 802 Broad Street! We will be open on Sunday May 31st to celebrate their Grand Opening from 3pm-5pm in addition to our Friday and Saturday hours. Please stop in for the last weekend of our Stitches In Time exhibit. We hope to see you there!

05/23/2026

Come visit with Diane this afternoon from 1-4pm! An Oriental native, Diane is bringing blueberries that she would like to gift visitors in honor of Elwood Aldridge, a local hero who was lost in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Come learn about Elwood and all our local heroes! Supply is limited, so come early.

05/22/2026

This weekend we remember and honor those who gave their lives for this great country. Come visit our Military Exhibit to read about those from Oriental who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We are open today from 11am-3pm, and tomorrow from 1-4pm. This weekend and next are the last weekends of the Stitches in Time Exhibit. Admission is always free, and donations are graciously accepted. Have a safe weekend!

05/08/2026

Happy Mother's Day to All! Looking for something to do this weekend with Mom or Friends? How about stopping in to the Museum to view our Stitches in Time Exhibit, full of beautiful quilts and handwork. You can pick up some Historic Walking Tour Brochures and stroll around town and stop at The Bean for a coffee or ice cream! The museum is open today from 11-3pm, and tomorrow from 1-4pm. Enjoy your weekend!

05/01/2026

We will be closed tomorrow so everyone can enjoy the Town Wide Yard Sale! So today is a good day to visit Oriental's History Museum! Our Stitches In Time Special Exhibit runs through the end of May, so it may be the last time you get to view some real treasures of yesteryear. We are open from 11am-3pm today. Admission is always free, and donations are graciously accepted. Consider becoming a member or donating a few hours a month as a Docent! We hope to see you soon!

04/24/2026

Cycle NC 2026 is Underway! Welcome cyclists and support teams! Oriental's History Museum is open special hours for those who aren't on the road. Friday 10am-3pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Come pick up free Walking Tour brochures, or a book from our Little Free Library. Then come inside for our Stitches In Time -Quilts, Needlework and Antique Notions and learn why this town is so special to so many! We hope to see you soon! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! Be Safe out there, Slow Down and Watch our for Cyclists! Enjoy the weekend!

01/30/2026

Given the weather forecast for this weekend, we have decided to close the Museum Saturday, January 31st for the safety of all!

While you are hunkered down at home, if you haven't had a chance to send in your membership for 2026, now would be a great time! While we accept new memberships year-round, we do hold a membership drive near the end of the year to help support the upcoming year's plans. Please consider joining us and keep an eye out for some changes and updates this Spring! We thank all our supporters and members! We can't keep Oriental's History alive without you! (Town Dock photo)

Be Safe and Stay Warm!

12/31/2025

As we close out 2025, we would like to thank all who have visited and supported Oriental's History Museum this past year! We love welcoming new visitors, returning friends who used to live here, and our neighbors to talk about Oriental. We have tried some new ideas in programming this year and welcome ideas for ways to bring history alive in Oriental in 2026! If you haven't sent in your membership yet, please do so soonest or swing by to pick up an application. We apologize for the delay in processing due to a family emergency out of town, rounds of the flu in town and the holidays. We hope to get caught up shortly! Happy New Year to All and Happy Dragon Run! May 2026 bring peace, happiness and good health to all! (Beautiful Labyrinth photo by Jeff Roberts)

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to Oriental's History Museum, a community supported non-profit organization run and managed entirely by volunteers. Our Membership Drive is underway, if you need a 2026 Membership form, email us at [email protected] and help support us in preserving the history of Oriental!
Oriental’s History Museum continues to put together a treasure trove of displays and histories to help visitors — and residents — understand more of our town’s story. Not only does Oriental’s History Museum provide a link to the past, it also serves as a Welcome Center for tourists. What’s remarkable is that the museum and its volunteers do all this while relying entirely on donations from the public. (The Town’s budget does not finance the museum.) That means it’s up to residents and visitors alike to help pay for those operational costs. You can do that by becoming a member or just by making a donation. Checks may be made payable to: Oriental’s History Museum PO Box 103, Oriental, NC 28571. The museum – on Broad Street – also has a gift shop and sells plaques and markers for historic houses around town, proceeds of which also go to the museum.

11/25/2025

After all the turkey, pie, and online shopping, join us on Saturday, November 29th from 1-4pm for the Opening Reception for our period exhibit Olde Christmas - Toys & Decor of Yesteryear! Bring your family and visitors, get a glass of wine or punch and treats, then wander down memory lane to simpler times. Share stories about past holidays and toys that may have been under your trees around Oriental. We would like to thank all those who loaned us their treasures to make this exhibit special! We hope to see you Saturday at Oriental's History Museum, 802 Broad Street, Oriental, NC, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.

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802 Broad Street
Oriental, NC
28571

Opening Hours

Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm

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