Harmony Hall Plantation

P. O. Box 297
White Oak, NC 28399

910.866.4844

Earl Tatum Store

This store was built in the early 1890’s and was later sold to D. M. Tatum, whose sons operated the store until after their father’s death. Later the business was sold to Earl Tatum, who continued to operate it until 1965. Later it became the property of Edward Vanstory who graciously donated it to Harmony Hall March 21, 1996. Much of the old merchandise is still on the shelves and counters.

Girl Scout Troop #107 helped get this store ready for its grand opening in 1997.  Scouter Kathrny Bradley earned her Gold Leadership Award by directing the restoration of the store and making a video tape for visitors to enjoy during their visit.  In 1998, scouter Julie Britt secured and had a pot-bellied stove installed in the store to make the restoration complete.