Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce

116 East Main Street

P.O. Box 393

Murfreesboro, N.C. 27855

(252) 398-4886

The Chamber of Commerce is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (closed Wednesday). The Chamber is always ready to assist in town-related matters. Information is available to new-comers, tourists and local citizens.

Coming Events
April 27 - Historical Association annual meeting - Noon - President's Dining Room - Chowan College
April 27 - Historic Association "Grab 'n' Go" fish fry - 4 to 7 pm - from of Jefcoat Museum
May 6 - Historic District open house - free admission
May ll - Barbecue chicken dinner to benefit Watermelon Festival - Roberts-Vaughan parking lot
June 3 - Historic District open house - free admission
June 10 - NC Symphony, Squirrel Park, Chowan College
August 1 - 4 - Watermelon Festival
August 1 - Chamber of Commerce barbecue - Murfree Center - 4 to 7 PM
August 2 - Rotary Club fish fry dinner - Murfree Center - 4:30-7:30 PM
August 3 - Jefcoat barbecue and fried chicken dinner - Murfree Center
September 23 - ALS (Lou Gerhig's Disease) Walk in honor of Walter Allen - Murfreesboro
October 13 - Lions Club Brunswick stew sale
October 27 - Ghost Tour - Historical Association - Historic District
November 2 - Jefcoat beef barbecue dinner - Jefcoat Museum
November 13 - Soup and Sandwich day - Murfree Center - Historical Association
December 4-5 - Candlelight Christmas tours - historic district - Historical Association

Murfreesboro Clubs & Organizations

Contacts, Addresses & Meeting Times

2001

Club Name

Contact Person

Phone#(252)

American George Lodge #17

Charles R. Woodard
Route 2
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 1st & 3rd Monday - 8pm

398-4602

Melrose Womens' Club

Ms. Elizabeth Harrell
507 Spring Avenue
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 1st Tuesday - 7:00pm

398-5631

Exchange Club

Mr. Buddy Wise
417 Spring Ave.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time:Each Monday - 6:30pm

 

398-3545

Hertford Co. Peace Officers Club

Mr. William Liverman.
Hertford County Sheriff's Office
701 North Taylor Street
Winton, NC 27986
Time:1st Wednesday - 7:30pm

N/A

Jaycees

Mr. Charles Bryd
R.F.D. 1
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesday - 7:30pm

398-5049

Lions Club

Buddy Woodard
RFD 1
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesday - 7:30pm

398-4290

Exchangettes Club

Mrs. Betz Blowe
200 Lawerence St.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 1st Monday -7:30pm

398-4757

Murfreesboro Historical Assn.

Mrs. Margaret DeLoatch
100 High St.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 3rd Thursday - 7:30pm

398-3849

Murfreesboro Women's Club

Mrs. Carol Piper
809 East High St.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 2nd Tuesday - 12 noon

398-4757

Lioness Club

Mrs. Ethel Britt
103 Forest Circle
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 2nd Monday 7:30 PM

398-4435

Rotary Club

Dr. Danny Moore
312 Jay Trail
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: Each Thursday - 6:00pm

398-5739

Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce

Mrs. Debbie Edwards
116 West Main St.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 2nd Monday - 1:00pm

398-4886

Chamber Women's Division

Mrs. Betty Francis
602 Spring Ave.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855

398-4376

Hertford County DAV

Mr. Fred Futrell
Route 2
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 1st Tuesday - 7:30pm

398-4412

Murfreesboro Association

Mr. Howard Dilday
349 East Main St.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Time: 3rd Tuesday - 7:00pm

398-4164

Hertford Co. Girl Scouts

Mrs. Kay Byrd
PO Box 441
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Time: As Scheduled

332-8030

Newcomer's Club

Mrs. Jody Hipwell
716 Edgewood Dr.
Murfreesboro, NC 27855

398-0693

New Master Gardeners

Mr. Craig Dennis
Chowan Estates
Murfreesboro, NC 27855

398-8023

 

Community Events
Community Sports
Baseball/Softball: T-ball(5-6 yr. old girls & boys), Pee Wee(7-8 yr. old girls & boys), Midget League(9-10 yr. olds), Little League(11-12 yr. olds), Junior League(13-15yr. olds), Fastpitch Softball(9-12 yr. olds), and Fastpitch Softball(13-15 yr. olds). Practices: April 30 - May 25, Regular Season: May 26 - July 7, and Post-Season Tournament: July 9 - July 13.
For more information contact Chris Towell at (252)398-4327
Jointly Sponsored By: Murfreesboro Recreation Dept. and the Chowan College Athletic Dept.
Candlelight Christmas Tour
This event is a progressive dinner coupled with a tour of Historic Murfreesboro - a selected grouping that blends together nicely.
2nd Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Tours may begin as early as: 4:30pm. (252) 398-5922 for more information and tickets.
Watermelon Festival
1st Saturday in August.
Call for more information or go to this link: http://www.murfreesboronc.com/watermelon/ .An event geared towards family entertainment for rides, etc. But adult fun with vendors, food and otherwise, exhibits, singing, clogging, auction-bingo, street dance, bands, and fireworks. Come be a part - but call for early information, exhibit spots and tickets to various dinners prepared and sold (also for lodging). Call (252) 398-5922 for more information.
 
Farmers Market
Roberts-Vaughan Village Center-
Every Saturday at 7:30am - noon
*Weather Permitting*
Sponsored by: New Master Gardeners
(252) 398-8023 or (252) 398-4142
Ghost Tour at Halloween
A delightful event with 'Guides' made-up to 'Tale' you about various events from the past in the hallowed way. Much laughter - several OOOH's and even a scream or two. An event adults find amusing as well. Gift Shoppe may be open for this event as well. Call for more information: (252) 398-5922.