Unique among land trusts, the Eno River Association endeavors to preserve and uplift the culture and history of our watershed — not just its important natural resources.
From the rich, pre-Colonial Native American settlements along its banks, to the first European exploration of the Carolinas, to NASCAR’s inaugural season, and through the present day, the Eno River has been central to the development of our local cultures. Our aim is to preserve and celebrate the stories of all the people who have made the Eno River basin their home for centuries.
The Eno River Association’s journals explore the history and culture of the watershed in greater detail. Email us to request a copy of our journals.
History of the Eno River Basin
Culture of the Eno River Basin
Places to Visit
The Eno River has a long, rich history waiting to be explored. From a recreated Native American village to a Civil War site to an historic southern plantation, cultural resources abound through the river basin:
- Ayr Mount
- Bennett Place
- Duke Homestead
- Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail
- Historic Stagville
- Museum of Durham History
- Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation
- Occaneechi Replica Village
- Orange County Historical Museum
- West Point on the Eno City Park
