CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLORENCE. Update: As of Wednesday, September 19, 2018, we are closed until further notice. Next update: Friday, September 19, 2018.
Staff and volunteers are still addressing damage to personal property and assisting their own families while power, food and fuel sources are in short supply.
Large trees are down from the hurricane as well as a tornado that went through the area. We are in que for professional tree services; however, trees on homes and businesses are top priority, while the fuel shortage has impacted the operation of larger equipment.
Fortunately, power has been restored, and limited staff have been able to survey damage and begin light clean-up. All buildings are intact. Thank you for your patience and good wishes.
Welcome to Poplar Grove!
Currently, Poplar Grove is under mid-season hours of operation. Please scroll below for hours of operation for mid-season daily tour times.
The Manor House and outbuildings are under the auspices of Poplar Grove Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit. All funds generated through Manor House and Stable tours, memberships, school programs, Farmers’ Market vendor fees, rental facilities, and festivals provide the revenue to maintain and preserve the historic Manor House, outbuildings, heritage art exhibits, artist studios, pastures and stables.
Entrance for our property is on the South side of the Manor House, where the Farmers’ Market and Poplar Grove Plantation signs are posted. If you drive past the Manor House, you have gone too far.
Thank you for supporting our conservation, education, and preservation efforts!
HOURS OF OPERATION
We make every effort to provide guided tours of the Manor House; however, there are occasions when staffing or volunteer hours are limited and self-guided tours are the only option to view the house.
Due to Hurricane Florence, we are closing Tuesday, September 11 until further notice.
During the Farmers’ Market hours of operation, the property and outbuildings are open and free to the public to explore on Wednesdays from 8am – 1pm. The 2018 season Farmers’ Market season begins on Wednesday, April 18. PLEASE NOTE: The Manor House and Stables require regular admission prices for touring.
Closed Sundays
MID SEASON DAILY TOUR TIMES
Monday – Saturday, September, October, March, April, May
9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
1:30 PM, 2:30 PM (Last Tour of Day)
Due to Hurricane Florence, we are closing Tuesday, September 11 until further notice.
The Manor House, grounds, outbuildings, and exhibits close at 3:30 PM. Please allow enough time to visit these areas prior to the last tour of the day.
Self-guided tours are also available at a reduced rate, and dependent upon guided tour operations.
LOW SEASON DAILY TOUR TIMES
Saturday Only, November
9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
1:30 PM, 2:30 PM (Last Tour of Day)
The Manor House, grounds, outbuildings, and exhibits close at 3:30 PM. Please allow enough time to visit these areas prior to the last tour of the day.
Self-guided tours are also available at a reduced rate, and dependent upon guided tour operations.
HIGH SEASON DAILY TOUR TIMES
Monday – Saturday, June, July, August
9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM (Last Tour of Day)
The Manor House, grounds, outbuildings, and exhibits close at 4:30 PM. Please allow enough time to visit these areas prior to the last tour of the day.
Self-guided tours are also available at a reduced rate, and dependent upon guided tour operations.
PRICES*
$12.00 Adults
$10.00 Senior Adults and Military
$6.00 Youth (6 – 15) (Also School Groups)
$9.00 Self-guided tours
$9.00 Grounds ticket
$5.00 Stables & Farm Animals
$10.00 Group Adult rates (15 or more). Call for reservations: 910-686-9518 ext 106.
$20.00 Town & Country Dual Ticket with the Bellamy Mansion
*Fees do not include sales tax.
NOTE: Poplar Grove schedules many activities throughout the year, including school programs, community events and festivals as well as a weekly farmers’ market. The site is also a major wedding venue, especially during the peak periods of the spring and fall. Such activities will impact a visitor’s experience, especially during the weekends of the Herb & Garden Fair, Cape Fear BBQ Fest, Summer Harvest Festival and A Merry Little Christmas Festival, so please check our Calendar of Events to arrange your visit around our major festivals, or choose to join us in the fun!
PARANORMAL GHOST TOURS
We will offer monthly Moonlight Paranormal Tours between the months of June and October, so keep an eye out for these special evenings. $15 tickets. Advanced reservations required. Book now!
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Special hours of operation during December for the holidays. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 7th, 8th & 9th and the following weekend of December 14th, 15th & 16th is A Merry Little Christmas Festival, featuring lighted grounds, candlelight tours of the Manor House, outdoor movies, and an arts, crafts & gift show. Special hours of operation. Keep checking our website as this event draws near!
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, *Christmas through New Year’s Day. Special hours of operation in December.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Advance notice required for groups of 10 or more
- School-sanctioned field trips (public, private, pre-school & home-schooled) are required to register and schedule tours using the School Program link
- Picnic and play area on site
- Facilities available for weddings and parties
- Picture taking is not permitted in the Manor House
- Abbey Nature Preserve is not owned or operated by Poplar Grove
Prices subject to change.