THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, September 7, 1995 TAG: 9509070511
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B3 EDITION: NORTH CAROLINA
TYPE: Local Briefs
DATELINE: HERTFORD LENGTH: Short : 32 lines
The Belvidere Academy and Newbold-White House will be sources of celebration Saturday when the public gathers to honor their places in history.
A historic marker will be erected at the academy on state Route 37 at 3 p.m. The school was built in the 1830s and was a major educational facility in Perquimans County until a century later.
The celebration will continue at 6:30 that evening with a special guest appearing at the Newbold-White House, built in 1730 and considered the oldest house in North Carolina.
A mystery woman ``representing'' the house's first family will make an appearance. ``No one knows who it is. It's a secret,'' said Harold White of Belvidere.
Other upcoming special events include an Oct. 13 gathering at the Newbold-White House, featuring musician Bob Zentz. On Oct. 14, a convocation will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Elizabeth City to honor Roanoke Theological Seminary.
For more information on Belvidere Academy, call 297-2078. The Newbold-White House can be reached at 426-7567. by CNB