Harmony Hall or the Peebles House, is a historic building in Kinston, North Carolina. The 18th-century house is the oldest building in Kinston. It has been home of a number of Kinston prominent citizens including North Carolina's first elected governor. The house even briefly served as the state capitol during the Revolutionary War. The building has been renovated throughout its history, changing from the Georgian and Federal styles to Greek Revival. Harmony Hall was originally built on land Elizabeth Herritage inherited from her father, William Herritage. Elizabeth and her husband, Captain Jesse Cobb, completed the house by 1776. . Harmony Hall currently serves as a house museum that is operated by a local historical society. The house, which is considered haunted, is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday and may be rented for special occasions.

109 E King St, Kinston, North Carolina 28501, Phone: 252-522-0421

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