It was another sightseeing day. Edenton claims itself to be the prettiest town in the South, so off we went. First a quick stop in Hertford at Woodward Pharmacy which is known for the best old fashion milk shakes and ice cream at old fashion prices. Edenton, an old historical trade center, has retained much of the business district, and many well preserved homes. We did a walking tour, entering the 1758 Cupola House and the1736 St. Paul's Episcopal Church. This town is where 51 women signed the famous Edenton Tea Party Resolution of 1774. They declared they would refrain from drinking tea to protest "taxation without representation". The declaration is one of the earliest organized women's political actions in the US history. This was one of the best and most informative tours yet experienced on this trip.
CBay and Erika Lynn arrived in Elizabeth City later in the day and we had a group dinner that evening at Cypress Grill. The food was excellent and we all traded war stories, and prepared for our next adventure, The Dismal Swamp.
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