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Since 1983

The Tobacco Farm Life Museum has been preserving the history and
cultural heritage of Eastern North Carolina farm life.

The museum was started by a group of local families who had pride in their past and a strong volunteer spirit. Having seen the way of life of their parents and grandparents becoming obsolete, these families wanted to preserve this personal and special history of the Eastern North Carolina flue-cured tobacco farm family for future generations. The museum has grown to an internationally recognized and accredited museum and today continues to interpret and present this important rural legacy to the public.

Come visit and step back in time to a turn-of-the-century homestead, including a restored house and detached kitchen, smokehouse, log tobacco barn, and even an outhouse. The 6,000 square foot museum features both permanent and rotating exhibits on farm life, southern medicine, domestic skills, rural social life, and artifacts. Take a trip back in time to a simpler way of life. . .

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Kenneth Bunn


Kenneth Wayne Bunn
February 13, 1965 - November 24, 1992

Sisters: Judy Raper, Carolyn Narron, Jean Mason and Ruby
Brothers: Junior Bunn, Ricky Bunn, Little & Charlie Bunn

 
Kenneth Wayne Bunn was the youngest of eight children born to Gleamos and Margie Bunn. He was born in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC. His parents and grandparents were farmers all their lives, so Kenneth Wayne knew all phases of farm life and appreciated his heritage. He loved outdoor life and enjoyed fanning, hunting and fishing. His big 4x4 truck was special to him and he will be remembered by many people by his truck.

 

Kenneth Wayne attended school at Kenly, Springfield and Lucama, NC. He never married but was engaged to be married in a few weeks to Shelia Murray of Kenly. He had a way with children and enjoyed his nieces and nephews.


He worked for Sonny Scott, Scott Farms, Inc. A tragic accident took his life as he was working on the farm. Even though Kenneth Wayne is gone his memories will always live in the minds of his family and friends. Everyone who knew him will remember him with a smile or grin on his face, with never a worry in the world.


We all will surely miss you.


Submitted by the family of Kenneth Wayne Bunn Memorial contribution by Eddie Scott and Mike Mumford

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  • museum-artifactsAddress:

    709 North Church Street
    Kenly, North Carolina

  • Telephone: 919-284-3431
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