Bladen

Bladen County Historical Society
Harmony Hall Plantation
Harmony Hall was the built c.1768 by Revolutionary War Colonel James A. Richardson, a native of Stonington, Connecticut, who ran a West Indies shipping line. After being shipwrecked off Cape Hatteras and delayed in the White Oak area along the Cape Fear River, he bought 12,000 acres, married a local widow originally from Barbadous, Elizabeth O'Neal Purdy, and built the home. The house sits on its original foundation and is interpreted along with several outbuildings and village structures more recently moved onto the property. Visitors to Harmony Hall are treated to a glimpse back into the lives of the Richardsons at Harmony Hall, their legendary involvement in the defeat of Cornwallis, and also can enjoy seasonal programs focused on 18th and 19th century agriculture traditions and home life.

Bladen County Public Library
Wanda Campbell Room
The Wanda Campbell Room houses genealogical collections and local history materials at Bladen County Public Library. Collections include microfilmed county court records, census records, abstracts, published and unpublished family and local histories, maps, and photographs.

North Carolina FFA Center
Museum
Future Farmers of America is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The North Carolina FFA Center Museum collects, preserves, and makes available to the public materials documenting the history of the FFA and its mission. Collections include artifacts, publications, manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia.

Bladenboro Historical Society, Inc.
Bladenboro Museum
The Bladenboro Museum is located in the original Bladenboro Farm Life School, established in 1917, which became Bladenboro High School and operated until 1991. The museum preserves the school building and collects artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, family history materials, local crafts and works of art, and other Bladenboro and Bladen County memorabilia. Of particular interest are the Col. Earl E. Frink Military Collection, Bladenboro Schools collection, Bridgers Company collection, and the C. A. Shaw Photograph collection. The museum is open to the public and features changing art exhibits in its BVAC Art Gallery, several meeting rooms, and a souvenir shop.

Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
At Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest, visitors can learn the importance of trees and timber to North Carolina's history and future, see how forest fires are fought and prevented, and investigate the unique environment of a Carolina Bay. Exhibits include forestry equipment, Forest Service airplanes and a helicopter, a fire tower, and a naval stores display featuring a tar kiln and turpentine still. Visitors may enjoy the numerous walking trails and the many species of wildlife that can be found in the forest.