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The only historic home open to the public in Chapel Hill. The west element or farmhouse (c.1840) retains its original pine floorboards, mantel, and window surrounds. The house?s Octagon Room was built around 1855. The local story was that it's believed that as a bee's honeycomb provided maximum strength in nature, so it would in a building. The parlor and entrance hall, with noteworthy parquet ceilings, were built in the 1880s. Horace Williams, a UNC Philosophy professor, was the last private owner of the house. He bought it in 1897 for $1450. One of his students was writer Thomas Wolfe, author of You Can't Go Home Again. The home is open to tours and houses monthly art exhibits and various special events.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Bub O'Malley's

Has full bar and offers 30 beers on tap, plus 100

Chapel Hill, NC Businesses

Sutton's Drug Store

A small counter and a few booths in an old drugstore, but Sutton'

Chapel Hill, NC Businesses

Community Guest Quarters

Located in a lovely and quiet rural setting, this unique venue offers two very private, fully furnished extended stay units with your choice of a one bedroom apartment or a studio. Both of the units have kitchenettes. Non-smoking only. Weekly rentals available. Send email to request photos.

Chapel Hill, NC Businesses


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