With funding from the Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the new smokehouse at the Bradford-Denton House will give visitors to Historic Halifax and the house itself a more detailed understanding of life in colonial North Carolina.
“This initiative aligns with our mission to bring history to life and provide visitors with an immersive exploration of life in Halifax in 1776,” Lori Medlin, president and CEO of the HCVB.
Rev. Henry Bradford, a Revolutionary War soldier, Methodist minister, and early educator, played a pivotal role in shaping the region's historical landscape.
The house, recently restored to its original 1790 appearance, was a gathering place for early Methodists and educational activities in Halifax County.
In the first gallery photo: Tara Fowler, Larry Armstrong, Sandra Bryant, Dickens, Yvonne Thompson, Medlin, Brent Lubbock, Andrew Ownbey, Savannah Ownbey, Earl James. In the second photo: Women in colonial dress stand at the smokehouse during the recent Halifax Day commemorations last month.
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The addition of the smokehouse will offer visitors an authentic glimpse into the essential food preservation practices of the era, showcasing the challenges and resourcefulness of colonial life. "We are pleased that the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau continues to support the vision for the Bradford-Denton House property,” said Jeff Dickens, director of the house. “With the addition of a smokehouse, we can more fully exhibit how life was lived by our colonial ancestors here in Halifax County."
Medlin said, "We are thrilled to support this project that enriches the visitor experience. The new smokehouse will deepen our understanding of daily life in the late 18th century and pay tribute to the innovative methods our forebears used to survive and thrive."
This project will be an interactive educational resource for school groups, tourists, and historians. The smokehouse will be used to illustrate food storage and preparation in a time before refrigeration, allowing guests to understand the importance of this skill in colonial times.
“The Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau remains committed to supporting initiatives that preserve our region's rich history,” Medlin said. “We invite everyone to visit the Bradford-Denton House and explore how this new addition brings the spirit of Halifax's past to life.”
