The Harper House, built in 1887, is a Queen Anne Victorian Mansion that has been meticulously restored and furnished. The North Carolina Department of Archives states that the Harper House has the “finest Queen Anne interior styling in the entire state.” The home now serves as a historic house museum and is open for tours. Also on the property is the Lyerly House, a 1912 Craftsman style home, which houses changing exhibits on local history. The Lyerly House and the grounds of both properties are available to rent for weddings, showers, parties, and other events.