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Things to Do in Hertford & Perquimans County

Hertford is the county seat of Perquimans County, a small river town incorporated in 1758, with Winfall and Belvidere close by. 🌉

Cross the S-bridge 🌉

Hertford's swing bridge, with its S-shaped approaches, links the town to Winfall across the Perquimans River. Its 2021 replacement still swings open for boats.

See the oldest brick house in NC 🏛️

The Newbold-White House dates to about 1730 and is the oldest known brick house in North Carolina.

Downtown nights 🎶

Downtown Hertford hosts jam sessions, open mic and trivia nights, and Carolina Moon Theater puts on plays and concerts through the year.

Mark your calendar 🎉

Holiday parades, library programs, theater shows and downtown festivals all show up on the calendar below. Baseball fans: Hall of Famer Jim "Catfish" Hunter was born here. ⚾

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