IREDELL MAKES A POINT DURING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVERSATION
Larry McLaughlin, Rev. Jonathan Tobias and Dr. Alex Kehayes step back to the day, and bring the guests along
CHIME TIME AT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
It's Been A Long Time Since Time Rang the Chimes, Now It's Time for Hourly Chime Time
It’s been a long time since time rang the chimes of the Seth Thomas clock within the cupola perched above Edenton’s Historic Courthouse on King St. The on the hour symphony echoed through the green when the wind was right. However, four years ago time stopped, people took note they no longer heard them. On September 18, 2025 at precisely at 4;45 p.m. people will gather the chimes will ring again.
History will be made and heard throughout town 15 minutes after the ceremony begins.
Two hundred years ago, in September 1825, the first clock was installed in the cupola of the historic Chowan County Courthouse which was built in 1767on East King Street and is listed as a National History Landmark.
Popular as early as the 13th century, European town clocks were elaborate and many of the early clocks where heard but not seen. The clocks did not have faces but they chimed on the hour. The evolution of clockmakers adding exterior faces allowed the community an opportunity to view as well as hear the time, evolved around 1410 in Europe. Originallythe hands of the clock were fixed and the faces of the clock rotated. By 1490 tower clocks evolved and became much more decorative. The faces were still and the arms had movement.
Today, the clock which sits in the cupola above the Historic Chowan County Courthouse, was installed in 1891. The clock and bell went inoperable in 2021.
“Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970, the courthouse is the oldest operating government building in North Carolina and considered to be the most intact colonial courthouse in America,” said Historic Edenton State Historic Site Manager Laura Rogers. “We set course earlier this year to restore the clock.”
Finding the right person to work on this historic gem took some searching. Pam Wagner, President of Friends of State Historic Sites, recalled Joe D’Apuzzo, a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church century-old church, repaired the bell in 2023. The retired elevator contractor took up the challenge to fix the Historic Chowan Courthouse clock. It took many weeks of climbing the narrow steps leading to the dusty bell-towerthrough the hot days of summer.
But that’s time gone by, on September 18, join Friends of State Historical Sites and town residents and officials as the clock chimes proudly once again.
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CULINARY ART
While on the topic of art, Chef Cheryl Orr, who artistically paints plates with her varied culinary creations will be demonstrating the art of both sweet and savory dishes. Orr will demonstrate the art of the grape with local Muscadine grapes along with seasonal produce and meat from the market.
The chef will be appearing on Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
BEST LIVESTOCK BARN
Barnyard buddies wanted , Drop off on Saturday Sept. 20, Contact Noah Sawyer at 252-484-0916 for more information
FUTURE NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS, 9/15, BEYOND
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
AUTHOR, SPRINGFIELD TO SHARE STORY TIME
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
AUTHOR, SPRINGFIELD TO SHARE STORY TIME
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
AUTHOR, SPRINGFIELD TO SHARE STORY TIME
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK & BEYOND
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVERSATION
CHIMES ON THE GREEN... FROM HISTORIC CLOCK
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVERSATION
KEHAYES & MCLAUGHLIN HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVERSATION FOLLOWED BY THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY REV. TOBIAS.
LANE DEMONSTRATES HIS ART
CHIMES ON THE GREEN... FROM HISTORIC CLOCK
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVERSATION
The Chowan Arts Council is open Mon.- Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.
112 W. Water St.
CHIMES ON THE GREEN... FROM HISTORIC CLOCK
CHIMES ON THE GREEN... FROM HISTORIC CLOCK
CHIMES ON THE GREEN... FROM HISTORIC CLOCK
THE HANDS OF TIME WILL MOVE ONCE AGAN AND CHIME IN BEAUTIFULLY AT 5 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18.. GET THERE EARLY, 4:45 p.m.
FUTURE NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS, 9/1, BEYOND
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GRAND OPENING
OPEN MIC IN THE PARK, SING TO THE SAILORS
THE CLOCK WILL CHIME AGAIN, SEPT. 18
THE CLOCK WILL CHIME AGAIN, SEPT. 18
OPEN MIC IN THE PARK, SING TO THE SAILORS
THE CLOCK WILL CHIME AGAIN, SEPT. 18
OPEN MIC IN THE PARK, SING TO THE SAILORS
OPEN MIC IN THE PARK, SING TO THE SAILORS
OPEN MIC IN THE PARK, SING TO THE SAILORS
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Edenton Chef Kris Bateman and his team of trained culinarians have tossed heir hats into the 'Let's have brunch" ring and created a menu most likely unseen on previous brunch soiree's. Bateman's Banana Bacon Crunch Brunch Special is sure to raise eyebrows and please tastebuds. Bateman's tasteful combination of ingredients continues to please his patrons.
If you're seeking a more traditional brunch, The Broad Street Diner, Steve and Pat Gaffney's eatery on Broad St. serves a wonderful brunch menu. The Herringbone serves a special weekend brunch menu and has seating on the deck overlooking the water.
A good way to walk off brunch is to stroll to the water and go for a relaxing boat ride on the Liber-Tea. Enjoy the day.
STILL MORE...
LIVE YOUR DASH 5K & FUN RUN
JOIN THE PEANUT PARADE FESTIVITIES
LIVE YOUR DASH 5K & FUN RUN
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FAIRLY TIME FOR THE FAIR
JOIN THE PEANUT PARADE FESTIVITIES
LIVE YOUR DASH 5K & FUN RUN
JOIN THE PEANUT PARADE FESTIVITIES
JOIN THE PEANUT PARADE FESTIVITIES
JOIN THE PEANUT PARADE FESTIVITIES