WARRENTON NORTH CAROLINA:
A WALKING TOUR
Preservation Warrenton published in 2002 a Walking Tour brochure improving upon an earlier brochure of the same name. The brochure includes a map and description of 47 points of interest. It also includes a bit of history about the area and a list of the 21 buildings or areas in Warrenton that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A DRIVING TOUR OF WARREN COUNTY
In 2002, Preservation Warrenton also produced A 
Driving Tour of Warren County brochure that includes about 70 entries on its map. The county is so large and the points of interest so many that it is divided into areas from which a tourist may choose to shorten the trip. The brochure was chosen by the North Carolina Society of Historians for the prestigious Paul Green Multimedia Award in 2002. The judges commented that the brochure is "expertly produced and contains a wealth of information". It takes a driver into every nook and cranny of Warren County....."a phenomenal project that will benefit many for a long time to come". The brochure has been called the mother of all tour guides. The brochure is available for a contribution.
VIDEO: WARREN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
THE FIRST THREE CENTURIES
In 2006, Preservation Warrenton published a historical video entitled "Warren County North Carolina - The First Three Centuries." The organization's video committee did the historical research and the script was written by Bryan T. Smithey of Warrenton. Dr. Marion Lark of Henderson was narrator. Filming of the video was done by Tom Peace of Henderson. The video contained an original soundtrack produced by Rob Slater and Alex Forsyth of Greensboro. Preservation Warrenton held the Premiere Showing of the video on March 25, 2006. The video received the prestigious Paul Green Multimedia Award presented by the North Carolina Society of Historians in October of 2006. The judges commented that the DVD was "jam-packed with information." The DVD may be purchased for $16.00.
"PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE" is the slogan and quest of Preservation Warrenton. Since its incorporation in 1998, PW has undertaken the following projects to further its mission:
- The erection of three Town of Warrenton signs.
- The erection of 63 markers for noteworthy houses and buildings in Warrenton and Warren County.
- Erection of 4 kiosks (one at The Jacob Holt House, one in Inez, one in the Court House, and one at the Memorial Garden on South Main Street.)
- Successful efforts to save and landscape historic structures (Peter Davis Store and The Hendrick House, both on Front Street)
- Provided benches and American flags to downtown merchants.
- Provides the funds each year to operate a Visitor's Center at the Jacob Holt House from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Sponsored two presentations by Dr. Elliot Engel. ("The Mystery of "Robert E. Lee" and " A Yuletide Dickens Event")
- Showcased the art of Warren County native and artist, Dianne T. Rodwell.
- Showcased and sponsored on three separate occasions, a show of quilts made by the Heritage Quilters.
- Showcased the pottery of Senora Lynch, of Warren County.
- Preservation Warrenton, Inc. is a member of The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County and The Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce
- Preservation Warrenton has given monetary donations to the Norlina Museum, to the Ridgeway Historical Society for its future museum, and to the Plummer Hook and Ladder's future museum.
- Five different Homes Tours have been presented by Preservation Warrenton in 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, and 2008. These tours have drawn hundreds of visitors to the town and county. Proceeds from the tours have enabled PW to continue and begin projects to further its mission.
- In 2007, in order to mark the 10th anniversary of PW, "Partners in Preservation" was established in order to receive more support from the community. A most successful "Partners' Event" was held at Lake O' The Woods with guest speaker Ken Farmer of the Antiques Road Show. The "Partners" program will be continued each year with letters going out in May and a "Partners' Event" to be scheduled.
- In 2008, the "Partners Event" was again held at Lake O' The Woods. Partners were treated to a musical program: "An Enchanted evening." Talented performers from Lakeland Theatre presented "The History of Broadway Through Song."
Peter Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello, was the special guest speaker at the 2009 "Partners' Event" that was held at Anchorage in the Inez community. Also, in 2009, Preservation Warrenton joined with The Cherry Hill Historical Foundation in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Cherry Hill Plantation House by co-hosting an Afternoon Tea with the Stone Soup Singers performing "150 Years in Song".
- A major project begun in 2007 and completed in 2008, is the J.S. and Mary L. Green Wortham Memorial Garden, situated on the corner of South Main Street and Franklin Street. The garden has added greatly to the beauty of the town. Through the generosity of Charles S. Grady and many others, Preservation Warrenton very proudly presents the garden for all citizens and visitors to enjoy.
Preservation Warrenton is very proud of all of its accomplishments as the
Directors work to
"Preserve the Past for the Future"