Explore Weldon NC

16/02/2024

14/02/2024

Cherry 🍒 Trees are Blooming Pink for Valentines and the Rapids reappear

01/02/2024

5 FUN Things to See & Do In February.
Take a Day Trip to Downtown Weldon NC
*Located 2 miles East of I-95 Exit 173
-Located about an hour from Rocky Mount/Wilson,
And (1 hour 20 min) from Raleigh NC & Richmond VA

Weldon NC has a rich history in Early Transportation with the Roanoke Canal and Aquaduct Celebrating 200 years since its competition and a major Railroad Hub in the 1850s. Explore these histories and enjoy our Sites to See and Things to Do
1. Take a selfie with Rocky Rockfish

2. Shop and Find Great Treasures
*Riverside Mill Antiques Crafts & Outlets, 200 Mill St.
*Red Wagon Eclectic Market-Vintage
Finds, Collectibles, and Home Goods, 221 Washington Avenue
*Treasure Chest Thrift Store, 321 Washington Avenue.

3. Enjoy a Hot Dog Sandwich at Sunshine Grill, as featured on WRALs Tarheel Traveler, 200 Washington Avenue

4. Explore Weldon's Railroad History including, the Oldest Railroad Building in the State

5. Warm Up with a Whiskey Tasting and Tour at Weldon Mills Distillery, 100 Rockfish Drive

☆Bonus...View the Mural in the Tunnel under Hwy 301

☆Bonus...Learn and Listen to the Underground Railroad History

☆Bonus...Visit the Roanoke Canal Aquaduct Celebrating 200 Years since its Completion.

Visit www.WeldonNC.com to Explore Weldon’s History by following the Self Guided Walking Tour.

04/12/2023

Weldon Christmas Parade, this Thursday night (Dec.7th) at 6pm on Washington Ave.
Weldon In Action will have FREE Coffee and Hot Chocolate in the town park beside Sunshine Grill, from 5-7 pm.

27/04/2023

Everyone interested in seeing improvements in Weldon's streets for walkers and bicyclist are asked to complete this brief survey.

Weldon needs your input: https://publicinput.com/weldonbikepedplan

Please share!

05/04/2023

Join Us on April 15th 11am to 2pm for cool sounds and cool cars. Downtown Weldon beside Sunshine Grill, 200 Washington Ave.
Sunshine GRILL Stray Cats Hot Rod Association

09/02/2023

Join us On Friday Feb. 10th.
It's sure to be inspirational.

09/02/2023

Pink Trees Today

04/02/2023

26/01/2023

Exciting Groundbreaking Today in Weldon. Carolina Star Hotels, broke ground for the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites. This 95-room, 5-story Hotel will be located at the intersection of I-95 and Hwy 158, the former Interstate Inn site. Expect completion in about 18 months. Additional plans for the site are to attract restaurants and retail.
Thank You to Vish Pathak, CEO of Carolina Star Hotels, LLC, for building and operating this new Hotel, and to Scott Aman for the vision to redevelop the site of an old motel into something new and positive for Weldon.

25/01/2023

Weldon native Gentry Smith, U. S. Assistant Secretary of State, will give an address at the Weldon High School on February 10 at 1:00 pm.
He will then be at the 51 Sycamore Restaurant for a meet and greet from 5 pm to 7 pm. Both events are free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the citizens groups "Weldon in Action" & "Restoration Weldon" and Tau Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

15/01/2023

Half Moon Over Rocky

11/01/2023

Rocky, Sunset, and Afterglow

06/01/2023

Went for the Moon Rise but the Sunset was equally pleasing

06/01/2023

Happy Birthday Weldon.
On this date January 6, 1843, The NC General Assembly passed a resolution declaring Weldon a Municipality.

The land, 1273 acres, that would become Weldon was bought by Daniel Weldon in 1752.
Upon the death of Daniel Weldon in 1760, the land was inherited by his son Major William Weldon who build a house and planted an orchard. Upon the death of William Weldon in 1785.
The land eventually passed down to two of his granddaughters.
Then in 1819 the guardian for the two minor girls received permission from the Halifax County Court of Equity to sell 100 acres of land near the junction of the canal and the river for the girls benefit. The next year lots were laid out and offered at auction with the first lot being sold for $140 at the northeastern corner of Second and Poplar Streets.

Construction of the Roanoke Navigation Canal begun in 1819 and was completed in 1823.
By the mid 1820’s the trade of the vast Roanoke River that extended over 370 miles into the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina were funneled into the fledgling community that would become known of Weldon. Increasing amounts of flour, to***co, manufactured goods and other commercial items passed through the Roanoke Canal for transfer to eastern markets.

The primary activity of the area centered around the canal and its terminus basin (in the area where 51 Sycamore restaurant is) with the off loading and either warehousing goods or loading of goods onto larger vessels in the river including steamboats.

Then in the 1830’s developers of the early railroad lines began to make connection with the terminus of the canal in order to transport the many goods coming down the river/canal to the Weldon area.
Early railroad lines included the Petersburg Railroad in 1833, Portsmouth and Roanoke in 1836, The Wilmington and Weldon in 1840. The Raleigh and Gaston Railroad extended a line into Weldon in 1853. The first bridge across the river was completed in 1837 by the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad.

Thus, within the amazingly short period of eight years, the businessmen and residents of the Weldon area saw their community transformed from being dependant on the river transportation to being the crossroads of a burgeoning railroad system connecting the leading cities and ports in North Carolina and Virginia to each other and to larger markets up the east coast.

It was amid this growth and prosperity that Weldon became a town on January 6th, 1843, 181 years ago.

04/01/2023

No New Years' resolution to lose weight for the Tar Heel Traveler! We visit a little grill in Weldon that was once a gas station and which is now famous for its hot dog sandwich.

04/10/2022

Fall Festival this Saturday (Oct.8th) at River Falls Park, Weldon NC. 11am to 4pm.
Games, Face Painting, Bounce House, Live Music from the Rhythm Express Band.
10 Tickets for the Games with Admission of $2 for Kids and $5 for Adults.
All proceeds will benefit Downtown Weldon and Neighborhood Enhancement Projects.

04/10/2022

22/07/2022

This is an Exciting Weekend in Downtown Weldon as several businesses are Celebrating Christmas in July.
*The Downtown Weldon Flea Market will have Vendor Sidewalk Sales and several vendors with %percentage% off their merchandise. 🎅 Santa will be available for Selfies at 12 noon.
*Sunshine Grill will have a cook out with Barbecue Chicken and all the fix'ns. They're all decorated for Christmas too.
*The Treasure Chest Thrift Store is Celebrating Christmas in July also.

30/06/2022

30/06/2022

On a trip to Halifax and Weldon in northeastern North Carolina, discover Revolutionary War history, splash and play in the Roanoke River, sip local spirits, and more.