Vance Birthplace State Historic Site

Welcome to the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site! Learn about North Carolina mountain life and culture on this reconstructed plantation in the Reems Creek Valley. Tour a 1790s slave dwelling, several 19th century outbuildings, and the reconstructed log house of the Vance family. Explore the exhibit in our visitor center to learn more about the life of Zebulon Vance and his political impact on the state. Check out our calendar of special events or drop by for a Mountain Farmstead Tour, offered Tuesday-Saturday at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00. No time for a full tour? The site is completely self-guided. Just grab a map and explore! We also offer special group tours and field trips for schools and summer camps.