The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1927-08-26
HOUSE
N " H OUSES
A REAL MUSEUM

The Albemarle region now
has it's own museum Of history,
established in the historic old
Cupola House in Edenton. The
museum was opened to the
public on July 10th, the oc-
casion Of the Chowan River
Bridge Celebration.
The appropriateness Of II museum
in this venerable relic Of ancient
EtlpntOm had long been recognized
by the directors Cf the Cupola
House Association. and the neces-
sary space reserved for this pur-
pose. Through the generosity Of
several public spirited organizations
and individuals. excellent exhibition
cases were provided. The museum
already has on exhibition. either as
gifts Or loans. n considerable
amount Of very interesting mater
ials.
4 special COMMITTEES has been Civ
en- charge Of the museum. After a
careful canvass Of the opportunities
and needs. it was decided to limit
the scope Of the museum 10 docu-
nrnts or objects illustrative Of the
past history Of the Albemarlc sec
ton of eastern North Carolina. or
Illustrative Of the past life OF the
people Of this region.
Persons interested in the pre-
ervatiOu and safe guarding OF docu-
ments or objects which fall within
the scope of the museum are re-
qupStpd to submit these TO the con-
Sidcration of the committee. No
material of any character is accept
ed, either as gift or Il loan. unless
i'll the opinion of the museum com
mittee. it meets the above require
ments and is. without reasonable
doubt genuine.
While il is felt that suitable ma
tcrial is best offered to the museum
as Il gift. the committee will accept
for exhibition objects offered as eX-
tended loans. The committee does
not feel that the purpose Of the
museum is achieved when the pre-
sent cases are filled. Rather the
museum should be looked upon AZ Il
depository of historical material.
suitable portions of which will be
placed upon exhibition. 1t is plan
ned to change. the character of the
materi;il exhibited from time to
time.
The committee especially desires
the opportunity of considering Of
feringS Of the following description /:
Files or old newspapers OF east
ern North Carolina.
Portraits. pictures or miniatures of
celebrated North CarOlinians who
lived or originated in the Albcmarle
district.
Objects previously belonging TO
such individuals. either clothing.
articles of adOrnmcnt. furniture,
china. glass or silver.
Photographs of the old houses and
mansions.
Souvenirs of the operations of
the Revolutionary war. the war of
1872, or the Civil War which took
place in this area.
. Old books published in the towns
of this area. or containing drscrip-
tiOnS or scenes Of life in ancient
Albemarle.
Documents. mercantile papers
letters books. log books, autographs
etc.
Models or pictures of the ships
that were built along the shore OF
AlbCmarlc and sailed to foreign
ports.
Carefully executed copies OF the
coats Of arms Of the families
established in the Albemarlc sec
ti0n in colonial days. 1t is desired
to arrange Il frieZe of these around
the museum. and they will only bt
accepted framed. and of size moi
exceeding eight by eleven inches
outside measurements.
Pictures of old hotels and taverns
of the district. pictures advertisin:
early stages. or early railroads Ol
boat SailingS.
The musellmf committee keep
careful record of all material ac
copied. When placed Oh exhibition
| the exhibition ticket will state tn,
name of the donor or owner. ant
whether the object is a gift or ;
lean. \ visit to the museum vii
demonstrate the manner III whlcl
it is being organized. Persons de
! sirouS of submitting objects TO tin
consideration of the Museum com
mittpc may leave them with Mrs