About

Located in the Historic District of Newbern, the Wilderness Road Regional Museum was once the home of Revolutionary War Veteran Adam Hance. Following the Revolution, Hance planned a new village along the Great Wagon Road that ran through his property. The village soon became a thriving area for commerce and transportation. Cottage industries such as blacksmiths, wheelwrights, tanners, milliners, cordwainers, weavers, and more set up shop along side of taverns and ordinaries. Much of the early 1800s design of the village remains and visitors can enjoy a tour on the museum and appendage buildings or join us for one of many educational events throughout the year. On the six acres of museum grounds, a detached kitchen building, granary, loom house, law office, county jail, and barn offer more glimpses into the lives of those that lived along the main migration route west. Visitors are welcome during the museum's hours of operation to witness first-hand the Wilderness Road Regional Museum's display of local historical pride.