Our State Magazine: A Walking Guide to Harbortowns

Hertford was lucky enough to be featured in a recent Our State Magazine article as a harbor town that's worth exploring. Below is an excerpt from that article and a link to read the full article online.

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.

by Molly Harrison

Whether you arrive by boat along the slow-flowing Perquimans River or by car via NC Highway 37, a trip to Hertford feels like easing back in time.

“If you want an authentic, old-school North Carolina experience, you’ll find it in Hertford,” says Trish Rand, director of the Town of Hertford’s Main Street Program. Rand grew up in Raleigh and knows first-hand how quickly North Carolina towns are changing, which is why she appreciates living and raising her family in Hertford’s friendly, slow-paced community. “It’s an experience that is fading away, kind of like the North Carolina accent,” she says. “It’s special to see this part of the state and connect with the roots of North Carolina.” 

A Walking Guide to Harbortowns