The center offers visitors the opportunity to see many local civil war artifacts and historic findings from the First Battle of Kinston as well as other sites from the area and surrounding areas. Also available is an auditorium and projection screen that features various films about Kinston that can be viewed every hour.

The Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor's Center serves as a stop on Amtrak's bus service in eastern North Carlona. For more information, visit Amtrak's website.

Amenities

The Visitor Center also has vending machines, clean restrooms and animal walks for the traveler wanting to stop and take a break.

Hours

Please feel free to visit Monday - Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.

Event Rental

The auditorium space in the Visitor's Center is available, on a limited basis, for rent during normal operating hours. The fee is $40 per hour, payable 48 hours before your scheduled event.

Video equipment is available, but you must have your own lap top computer. A podium with a sound system is also available.

View the Visitor's Center facility information page for further information.