EVM Foundation

12/22/2025

When the EVM Foundation took over the stewardship of Hayes in 2023 one of the first things that we did was to put up-lights on the house. Last week we extended these lights throughout Leila Wood’s camellia garden. The effect is stunning and will now allow our visitors to safely walk through the garden during tours and events.

12/22/2025

Late Afternoon Sun on the William Smith Hinton House (1826), Morgan's Corner, Pasquotank County, North Carolina

12/22/2025

The HRTC is one of Georgia’s most effective economic development tools. Unlike grants or appropriations, tax credits do not require upfront state spending.

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

Biennial fundraising event sponsored by and for the Cupola House Association, Inc.

12/19/2025

Beverly Hall built in 1810 was most likely the work of William Nichols. It was constructed as a private bank and residence. Today the massive bank vault survives in its original condition. For generations the house has been the home of the Dixon,Dillard and Badham families. Beverly Hall and its garden are regularly open on Edenton tours. Inside at Christmas smilax is used extensively to celebrate the season. The house and gardens are protected by covenants administered by Preservation North Carolina so that it will never be altered in an inappropriate way.


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12/18/2025

These two beautiful images show Anna Wood Ragland (1922-2017) and her brother John Gilliam Wood,III (1925-2015) at Hayes before 1930. The Hayes photograph collection is filled with images of everyday life at Hayes for decades and they connect us to the past in Edenton.

12/17/2025

Porches are an essential part of Edenton’s architectural heritage. Since the 18th century, Edentonians have gathered on their porches for relaxation and fellowship. Even today, as you walk through our community, you’ll see neighbors visiting together on porches. These spaces continue to bring us together as we celebrate the charm and spirit of our remarkable small town.

12/16/2025

Joe and Stephanie Wach contribute enormously to the vitality of Edenton. This past weekend, visitors had the rare opportunity to tour their remarkable 18th-century home. Perfectly decorated in the traditions of historic Edenton, the Littlejohn house felt timeless and authentic. The architectural features of the house were accentuated by tasteful lighting and understated decorations. Inside, Stephanie’s ability to make a home both beautiful and comfortable transformed the house into a true showplace. Smilax gathered by Joe adorned the home, enhancing its beauty without disturbing the integrity of this early Edenton treasure. Real candles further reinforced the traditional atmosphere.
Visitors truly felt as though they had stepped back 200 years in time as they entered the house. Edenton is so fortunate to have Joe and Stephanie, whose generosity and dedication give back to this small place in enduring and imperishable ways.

12/15/2025

At Hayes our volunteers are at the center of everything we do. This past weekend as we welcomed hundreds of visitors to Hayes all the hard work and talent of our volunteers was on full display. A team led by Marilyn Rutland decorated Hayes for the Christmas tour. They used smilax and other native greens that were gathered from the land around Hayes and from Edward and Caroline Wood’s other home “Greenfield”. They also used camellias picked from ancient bushes that were planted by Leila Wood (1889-1976) at Hayes. The effect was stunning and on Friday and Saturday delighted visitors.

12/12/2025