The Daily Independent Jan 12, 1937 On a crisp January 8 th  afternoon in 1937, anticipation crackled through Hertford. After months of waiting, the doors finally swung open at 144 North Church Street. What had been a busy construction site was now the State Theatre­­―hailed as "the finest and most beautiful show house in Eastern Carolina. " Hertford locals were welcomed by a massive 30-foot-wide marquee crowned by an 18’ tall neon sign that cut through the winter dark with a

Daily Advance/Kesha Williams Downtown Hertford is gearing up to host Betsy Fest, a local street festival held in recognition of the Betsy...

Steeped in 400 years of history, Hertford offers plenty of ways to dive into the past while enjoying modern eateries, shops, and more in this riverside town.