CSS Nuese Exhibits in Lenoir County

Rare glimpse into the past of two of our nation's most pivotal wars

NC TRAVEL NEWS -- Tourists are encouraged to visit the CSS Neuse State Historic Site/Governor Richard Caswell Memorial in Lenoir County. Located at 2612 W. Vernon Ave, in Kinston, NC, tours are offered of the museum and the remnants of the scuttled Confederate ironclad gunboat! These tours give a glimpse into the past of two of our nation's most pivotal wars, which are on display at the CSS Neuse/Governor Caswell Memorial. Additionally, visitors will learn about the celebrated life of Governor Richard Caswell during the Revolutionary War and the early days of our state. Likewise, take advantage of the opportunity to study the remains of the CSS Neuse.

CSS Neuse/Gov. Caswell Memorial is administered by the Division of State Historic Sites, which is part of the NC Department of Cultural Resources, a state agency dedicated to the promotion and preservation of North Carolina's arts, history, and culture through such programs as "Treasure N.C. Culture."

The mission of the CSS Neuse/Governor Caswell Memorial is to preserve and interpret the history of Govnenor Richard Caswell, the state of North Carolina's first governor, and both the ironclad gunboat CSS Neuse and the Civil War in eastern North Carolina.

To visit the CSS Neuse/Richard Caswell Memorial located off U.S. Highway 70. Take U.S. 70, west of downtown Kinston, exit on U.S. 70 Bus. East (W. Vernon Avenue). The site is located approximately one-half mile on the right. For more information on the state historic site, call 252-522-2091. Operating hours are between Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., note the Memorial is closed Sunday and Monday. Group visitors are encouraged to call ahead to schedule costumed historic weapons talks and hands-on activities.