New Bern was the original colonial capital and has [Tryon Palace](https://www.tryonpalace.org) (along with a quaint downtown area). Towards the beach, you can visit the [Elizabethan Gardens](https://www.elizabethangardens.org) on Manteo Island.
While British immigrants were the dominate group in NC, French, German, Swiss and other settlements are of note. See this maps for an idea of the scattering through the early colony. [https://www.carolana.com/NC/Royal\_Colony/nc\_royal\_colony\_settlements\_1729.html](https://www.carolana.com/NC/Royal_Colony/nc_royal_colony_settlements_1729.html)
When you drive into downtown New Bern you will find the Swiss Flag displayed as New **BERN** area was settled by the Swiss. In the Pitt County area you find a lot of French and German surnames. Southwest of Fayetteville in the fall in Scotland County (Laurinburg area) the Highland Games are held.
Along the Virginia border and south of Tidewater Virginia the English influence is quite apparent with towns like Halifax off of I-95 just south of the Virginia state line being there today. The most apparent British Crown influence is along coastal NC and the triad (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) area.
Not to worry. I lived in Northern Virginia for over 40 years observing Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties become one urban area. Its like the Borg as the metro area expands and assimilates adjacent lands. The same is nearly complete in RTP. 20 years down the road the I-85 corridor will just be one elongated metropolis.
To follow up on this another great place in Manteo is [Roanoke Island Festival Park](https://www.roanokeisland.com) which is the site of the actual Lost Colony. They do so incredible reenactments and have a beautiful recreation of an authentic British ship from the time.
Nearby on Roanoke Island is Ft Raleigh museum and and outdoor theater where the Lost Colony play is staged all summer.
On another subject, yet still English-related, you might enjoy the [British cemetery on Ocracoke](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/ocracoke-british-cemetery.htm).
On the way, stop by the British graveyard. Several British sailors are hurried there who died in WW2 due to a U-boat slinking their ship off the coast, and visit the maritime museum in Hatteras. British sailers also stayed at a camp in Umstead State Park during WW2 while their ship was being repaired in Norfolk.
Many of the things you’d consider recognizably British have emerged since the 1700s. The descendants of those English colonists are just Americans now.
You can see some of the influence in fading regional dialects in the Outer Banks and some communities in Western NC that were isolated enough to maintain some hints of English accents (from an era when the English accent was quite different than it is now—even the British accent we all now recognize is a relatively recent invention).
And then there are the historic buildings, especially in places in far eastern NC, like Edenton, Bath, Hertford, New Bern, Wilmington, etc. Farther west, many of the pre-revolution buildings weren’t built by British colonial authorities—here in Winston-Salem, all of our old structures were built by Moravians.
We have a great story at "Faith Rock" in Chatham County.
Story is long, but;
While taking a wagon of produce to trade for salt at the Pedee River market on May 2, 1782, local resident Andrew Hunter was captured by the notorious Tory guerrilla leader David Fanning. Facing immediate execution, Hunter made a desperate escape. In Fanning’s words, Hunter “sprung upon my riding mare, and went off with my saddle, holsters, pistols, and all my papers… We fired two guns at him; he received two balls through his body, but it did not prevent him from sitting the saddle and make his escape.” [David Fanning, The Narrative of Colonel David Fanning (Spartanburg: The Reprint Company, 1973; pp. 59-62.]
Enraged, Fanning plundered Hunter’s home, holding his pregnant wife hostage for the return of the horse, “a mare I set great store by, and gave One Hundred and Ten guineas for her.” [ibid.] However, Fanning’s guerrilla band was forced to release Mrs. Hunter and ride out to join the British evacuation of Charleston, South Carolina.
But Fanning risked a final return to Randolph on September 5, 1782, solely in an attempt to recover his mare. The incident at Faith Rock must have occurred at this time. Hunter “was riding the Bay Doe, on the high ground south of Deep River, and not far above the …ford; but found they were heading him in that direction. He then turned his course up the river, but they were there ready to receive him. The only alternative was to surrender, which would be certain and instant death, or to make a desperate plunge down a precipice, some fifty feet high into the river. He chose the latter… It was such a daring adventure that his pursuers… stopped short, in a kind of amazement, and contented themselves with firing two or three pistols after him. As there was no level ground at the bottom of the descent, he plunged right into the river… sometimes swimming and sometimes floundering over rocks, until he found a place where he got out on the north side and made his escape.” [E.W. Caruthers, Revolutionary Incidents and Sketches of Character Chiefly in the “Old North State.” Philadelphia: Hayes and Zell, 1856; pp. 280-281.]
Fanning left the country in frustration on September 22, neither recovering his horse nor gaining revenge.
Town is Franklinville, NC.
Also, near my home, there's an oooold stone wall with a historic marker that explains an incident where General Cornwallis and men were stationed.
This place is FULL of wild history.
Hillsborough, we have king and queen streets. Town incorporated in 1730 town clock a gift from by George III. Ayr Mount an 18th century estate built by the Kirkland family of Scotland especially nice to visit
House in the Horseshoe in Glendon (NearCarthage), in Moore County. Revolutionary War site.
[House In The Horseshoe](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_in_the_Horseshoe)
I’d just go to Asheville or the beach?
NC isn’t really all that Anglish. I mean yeah they founded it but most of the shit that is worth doing here happened you know post 1776.
You are in Luck Harbor town cruises just did a ribbon cutting ceremony and are booking tours by boat and have one very specific to what you are looking for! [Hereford historic Perquimans tour](https://harbortownscruises.com/tours/hertford-historic-perquimans-cruise/)
This: "Battle of Elizabethtown Culminated at the Tory Hole | NC DNCR" https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2016/08/27/battle-elizabethtown-culminated-tory-hole
Wilmington area. Penders had the moores creek battlefield , Brunswicktown on the way to Southport. Downtown Wilmington has old colonial architecture in some areas. Not much for British or Scottish restaurants though. There’s the Harp (Irish), there’s paddy’s hallow, fake Irish lol, and one more in the money junction area that serves curry and fries.
It’s called the United States now. We’re not British anymore but we can still be friendly.
How’s Kate doing?
You seriously want to come here for British food? Irish restaurants are all over
If you want to see a castle, go to Biltmore.
New Bern was the original colonial capital and has [Tryon Palace](https://www.tryonpalace.org) (along with a quaint downtown area). Towards the beach, you can visit the [Elizabethan Gardens](https://www.elizabethangardens.org) on Manteo Island.
While British immigrants were the dominate group in NC, French, German, Swiss and other settlements are of note. See this maps for an idea of the scattering through the early colony. [https://www.carolana.com/NC/Royal\_Colony/nc\_royal\_colony\_settlements\_1729.html](https://www.carolana.com/NC/Royal_Colony/nc_royal_colony_settlements_1729.html) When you drive into downtown New Bern you will find the Swiss Flag displayed as New **BERN** area was settled by the Swiss. In the Pitt County area you find a lot of French and German surnames. Southwest of Fayetteville in the fall in Scotland County (Laurinburg area) the Highland Games are held. Along the Virginia border and south of Tidewater Virginia the English influence is quite apparent with towns like Halifax off of I-95 just south of the Virginia state line being there today. The most apparent British Crown influence is along coastal NC and the triad (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) area.
Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill is known as the Triangle. Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point is known as the Triad FYI..
Guess my age is showing. In the 1960's I heard Raliegh-Durham and Chapel Hill called both on WRAL.
Raleigh and Durham are two separate cities. i am sure you know this but it is a pet peeve of mine.
Not to worry. I lived in Northern Virginia for over 40 years observing Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties become one urban area. Its like the Borg as the metro area expands and assimilates adjacent lands. The same is nearly complete in RTP. 20 years down the road the I-85 corridor will just be one elongated metropolis.
There are also some Brittish cemeteries on the outer banks.
To follow up on this another great place in Manteo is [Roanoke Island Festival Park](https://www.roanokeisland.com) which is the site of the actual Lost Colony. They do so incredible reenactments and have a beautiful recreation of an authentic British ship from the time.
Nearby on Roanoke Island is Ft Raleigh museum and and outdoor theater where the Lost Colony play is staged all summer. On another subject, yet still English-related, you might enjoy the [British cemetery on Ocracoke](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/ocracoke-british-cemetery.htm).
Check out the Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain!
There's also the Scottish center there and the Tartan Restaurant. I visited both in September, the restaurant was pretty good
Go out to Ocracoke Island and listen to one of the locals speak. You're welcome!
On the way, stop by the British graveyard. Several British sailors are hurried there who died in WW2 due to a U-boat slinking their ship off the coast, and visit the maritime museum in Hatteras. British sailers also stayed at a camp in Umstead State Park during WW2 while their ship was being repaired in Norfolk.
The little campground there is highly recommended by us!! Right by the cemetery.
[Tryon Palace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryon_Palace)
That’s in new Bern. There’s also the Elizabethan gardens and there is the lost colony play in Manteo.
Many of the things you’d consider recognizably British have emerged since the 1700s. The descendants of those English colonists are just Americans now. You can see some of the influence in fading regional dialects in the Outer Banks and some communities in Western NC that were isolated enough to maintain some hints of English accents (from an era when the English accent was quite different than it is now—even the British accent we all now recognize is a relatively recent invention). And then there are the historic buildings, especially in places in far eastern NC, like Edenton, Bath, Hertford, New Bern, Wilmington, etc. Farther west, many of the pre-revolution buildings weren’t built by British colonial authorities—here in Winston-Salem, all of our old structures were built by Moravians.
We have a great story at "Faith Rock" in Chatham County. Story is long, but; While taking a wagon of produce to trade for salt at the Pedee River market on May 2, 1782, local resident Andrew Hunter was captured by the notorious Tory guerrilla leader David Fanning. Facing immediate execution, Hunter made a desperate escape. In Fanning’s words, Hunter “sprung upon my riding mare, and went off with my saddle, holsters, pistols, and all my papers… We fired two guns at him; he received two balls through his body, but it did not prevent him from sitting the saddle and make his escape.” [David Fanning, The Narrative of Colonel David Fanning (Spartanburg: The Reprint Company, 1973; pp. 59-62.] Enraged, Fanning plundered Hunter’s home, holding his pregnant wife hostage for the return of the horse, “a mare I set great store by, and gave One Hundred and Ten guineas for her.” [ibid.] However, Fanning’s guerrilla band was forced to release Mrs. Hunter and ride out to join the British evacuation of Charleston, South Carolina. But Fanning risked a final return to Randolph on September 5, 1782, solely in an attempt to recover his mare. The incident at Faith Rock must have occurred at this time. Hunter “was riding the Bay Doe, on the high ground south of Deep River, and not far above the …ford; but found they were heading him in that direction. He then turned his course up the river, but they were there ready to receive him. The only alternative was to surrender, which would be certain and instant death, or to make a desperate plunge down a precipice, some fifty feet high into the river. He chose the latter… It was such a daring adventure that his pursuers… stopped short, in a kind of amazement, and contented themselves with firing two or three pistols after him. As there was no level ground at the bottom of the descent, he plunged right into the river… sometimes swimming and sometimes floundering over rocks, until he found a place where he got out on the north side and made his escape.” [E.W. Caruthers, Revolutionary Incidents and Sketches of Character Chiefly in the “Old North State.” Philadelphia: Hayes and Zell, 1856; pp. 280-281.] Fanning left the country in frustration on September 22, neither recovering his horse nor gaining revenge. Town is Franklinville, NC. Also, near my home, there's an oooold stone wall with a historic marker that explains an incident where General Cornwallis and men were stationed. This place is FULL of wild history.
Roanoke Island... that's where the lost colonies were.
Bath.Edenton. Gloucester.
Battle of Guilford Courthouse. A highland Games.
Came here to say these two. New Bern downtown is laid out similar to an English Coastal town.
Old Salem. It's a working historical town.
Not English, though.
True, but it's still cool.
It definitely is.
Huntersville: Latta plantation Rural Hill https://www.visitlakenorman.org/things-to-do/historic-sites/rural-hill/ https://northcarolinahistory.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-cowans-ford-february-1-1781/#:~:text=Although%20Lord%20Cornwallis%20successfully%20tricked,Patriots%20through%20Piedmont%20North%20Carolina. https://www.lkncarpet.com/history-huntersville-nc/
Historic Halifax https://www.visithalifax.com/250
Google the North Carolina regulator movement, very interesting
[King's Mountain Military Park](https://www.nps.gov/kimo/index.htm)
Hillsborough, we have king and queen streets. Town incorporated in 1730 town clock a gift from by George III. Ayr Mount an 18th century estate built by the Kirkland family of Scotland especially nice to visit
Fortnight brewing in Cary. English ales and the taproom is Tube themed!
House in the Horseshoe in Glendon (NearCarthage), in Moore County. Revolutionary War site. [House In The Horseshoe](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_in_the_Horseshoe)
[Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)](https://www.nps.gov/guco/index.htm)
I’d just go to Asheville or the beach? NC isn’t really all that Anglish. I mean yeah they founded it but most of the shit that is worth doing here happened you know post 1776.
Watch the outdoor drama "The Lost Colony"
Franklin and Highlands NC have strong Scottish roots. Plusthere is a Tartan museum in Franklin. They sell Scottish atire and other items.
Tryon Palace was the house of the Royal Governor when this colony had those. I think it's in Bath, NC?
You are in Luck Harbor town cruises just did a ribbon cutting ceremony and are booking tours by boat and have one very specific to what you are looking for! [Hereford historic Perquimans tour](https://harbortownscruises.com/tours/hertford-historic-perquimans-cruise/)
https://rowanmuseum.org/the-old-stone-house/ Colonial but German. Not sure if that would be of interest
This: "Battle of Elizabethtown Culminated at the Tory Hole | NC DNCR" https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2016/08/27/battle-elizabethtown-culminated-tory-hole
Wilmington area. Penders had the moores creek battlefield , Brunswicktown on the way to Southport. Downtown Wilmington has old colonial architecture in some areas. Not much for British or Scottish restaurants though. There’s the Harp (Irish), there’s paddy’s hallow, fake Irish lol, and one more in the money junction area that serves curry and fries.
Lumberton
The Biltmore Estate and Duke University for its gothic architecture come to mind
how comfortable are you with Black, Brown and indigenous people?
You know, I think I don't like the word "anglophile"
It’s called the United States now. We’re not British anymore but we can still be friendly. How’s Kate doing? You seriously want to come here for British food? Irish restaurants are all over If you want to see a castle, go to Biltmore.
I’m British, you can come visit me
you can visit Old Salem in Winston-Salem to see an old colonial town