May Museum & Park, Farmville

About May Museum & Park

May Museum & Park occupies a Greek Revival farmhouse built around 1850 on Main Street in downtown Farmville, North Carolina. The museum preserves and interprets the history of the Farmville region and Pitt County's rural heritage. Visitors tour the historic home, which was bequeathed to the Town of Farmville in 1983 and opened as a museum in 1991. The building retains its original contents and period furnishings, offering insight into 19th-century domestic life. The museum shares the stories of James W. May, who founded Farmville, and Tabitha DeVisconti, the home's final owner. The surrounding park grounds provide outdoor space connected to the museum experience. The facility serves people interested in local history, genealogy, and regional heritage. A volunteer organization called the Friends of the May Museum supports the institution through events, acquisitions, and grounds enhancement. The museum operates under the direction of a historian and welcomes community engagement through its advisory board and volunteer programs.