Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum
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Description |
National Historic Landmark where Washington Duke started his successful tobacco empire. Duke family's mid-1800s home, tobacco barns, original factory, and museum showcase the beginnings of the modern day tobacco industry. |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Refreshments | Yes |
| Gift Shop/Retail Area | Yes |
| Air-Conditioned Facilities | Yes |
| Tour Guide Onsite | Yes |
| Distance To Nearby Locations | |
| Distance From Convention Center | 4.5 miles |
| Distance From Airport | 18.1 miles |
| Admission | |
| Free | Yes |
| Payment Methods Accepted | Cash, Debit Card, Local Check, Mastercard, Non Local Check, Visa |
| Parking | |
| Parking | Free |
| Motorcoach Parking | 1 |
| Access For People With Disabilities | |
| HCA Restrooms | Yes |
| HCA Walkways | Yes |
| HCA Parking | Yes |
| HCA Viewing Areas | Yes |
| Educational Information | |
| School Group Information/Program Description | Duke Homestead offers field trip opportunities for students from Pre-kindergarten through high school and college. We offer special programs throughout the year specifically for students - Living history programs run throughout the Spring and Fall and are open to students from 2nd through 5th grades, and Christmas Traditions and Celebrations is offered the first two weeks of December to Pre-kindergarten through 1st grade students. An hour-and-a-half visit, offered year round to all age groups, includes our orientation film, museum tour, and site or house tour. Adult groups are welcome year round. |
| Grade Age Level | All |
| Program Location | Varies |
| Reservation Lead Time | 2 weeks |
