The house at Vesuvius Vineyards is the oldest house In Lincoln County and is listed as a National Historical Site.
Built in 1792 by Major later Brigadier General Joseph Graham it was the centerpiece of Vesuvius Forge. Graham's son was later a Governor for the State of North Carolina.
Architecturally it representative of period Colonial Style. Graham had John Davidson, Alexander Brevard and Peter Forney as business partners. Forney and Brevard are French Huguenot names and there is considerable intermarriage between the families.
This is a venue normally used for Weddings and other gathering. I've been twice and my wife has been many more times because this is the site of annual Vesuvius Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Very elegant and a great piece of history.
From the parking lot, the house is beautiful, particularly in the spring when the trees are in bloom. read more
