Harmony Hall Plantation Village is one of North Carolina's oldest residences, located in White Oak, Bladen County, and built in the late 18th century by Colonel James Richardson. After being shipwrecked near Cape Hatteras, Richardson fell in love with the land he discovered while making repairs before returning to Connecticut. He was awarded a significant parcel as a grant from King George III in recognition of his service in the French and Indian War alongside General James Wolfe. Harmony Hall sits on a large tract near the Cape Fear River and is characterized by its two-story gabled frame, tall foundation, exterior stairs, and paneled interiors with Adam-style mantels. Upon constructing his home, Richardson was captured by British forces during the Revolutionary War but broke parole to rejoin the American army after many British soldiers did the same. Today, the site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes various historic buildings like a schoolhouse, general store, and chapel reflecting North Carolina's history across three centuries, staffed by volunteers for public tours on Sundays.