Description

The homestead is the idyllic 19th century estate of the Duke family, one of the original tobacco farming groups that made North Carolina an important nerve center for the booming tobacco industry of the 1850s. Be sure to check out the original architecture and antique details of the buildings on the estate, and also enjoy more modern features, such as interactive exhibits and multimedia displays. Interpreters are on site to give free tours and field any comments or questions. The Duke Homestead is an important historical landmark of the Triangle region, as it showcases the humble beginnings of a small plant that ended up becoming one of the most vital economic assets of North Carolina. Even today, tobacco is still the number one export crop of the state.