Ayr Mount

Ayr Mount Historic Site is home to a fully restored 1815 plantation house, furnished with Federal style antiques and art. The 265-acre site is located at 376 St. Mary’s Road. Guided tours of the house are available, and the grounds are open to the public. Poet’s Walk is a one-mile trail around the perimeter of Ayr Mount along the Eno River. The walk consists of a mulched pedestrian path that leads visitors through the open fields and woodlands of the estate. Ayr Mount is privately owned but is open to the public. Further information can be found on the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust's Web site at http://www.classicalamerican.org/index.html or by calling the office at 919-732-6886.