These significant natural and historic parks provide opportunities for passive recreational pursuits such as picnicking, fishing, hiking, outdoor nature study, and cultural history programming. For information on Heritage Parks operations and activity programming, contact Beth Highley at 471-1623. Although this park is currently undeveloped, call Beth Highley at 471-1623 to find out more of what is planned for this park site in the future. Take a step back in time to Durham's early beginnings by touring the working Grist Mill, the 1850's McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography. These historic buildings are open 1-5pm Saturdays and Sundays from March 11 thru December 17, 2000.
Admission is free.
Weekdays tours of the buildings can be arranged by calling 471-1623. You can also enjoy a leisurely picnic and stroll around the grounds, or take a hike through the woods on one of the park trails. Feel free to bring your canoe or raft and experience the beauty of the Eno River. The park gates are open daily, year-round, from 8 am until dark. For further information, call Beth Highley at 471-1623.