The Higgs House Inn and Gathering Place

10/13/2026

🏡 Exciting News for the Historic Higgs House! 🏡
Last week, the National Register Advisory Committee voted to recommend the Sadie Dixon and Jacob Wilson Higgs House for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the nation's official list of historic properties worthy of recognition and preservation! This is an exciting milestone in our journey to restore and preserve this piece of Greenville history. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Lauren Poole of the State Historic Preservation Office as well as MdM Historical Consultants for their dedication, research, and thoughtful documentation of the property's rich history. Their hard work and expertise were instrumental in bringing this nomination forward. We are also especially grateful to Kathryn Ross, whose guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support have helped us navigate the challenges and rewards of historic preservation. Restoring a historic home is truly a labor of love, and we are incredibly thankful for the people who have shared their knowledge, time, and enthusiasm along the way. We look forward to the next chapter in the story of the Higgs House and to preserving its history for generations to come! ❤️

08/27/2026

Throwback Thursday! Here are some early photos of the JW Higgs House and it’s original owners, Jacob and Sadie Higgs.

03/01/2026

We are on the way to renovation at the Higgs House! After walking through the house and outside property to confirm the plans, things are looking good!

01/09/2026

One more step on the journey!✅ Thank you City of Greenville, City Council and Staff for approving our rezoning request. We are so excited to get this project going and we can’t wait to welcome our community to The Higgs House!

The Greenville City Council approved a request to rezone a Dickinson Avenue property so its owners, including a city councilman, can rehabilitate a historic home nearly lost to the wrecking

12/18/2025

One step at a time! Thanks to the Greenville Planning and Zoning Board for recommending approval!

A rezoning request for a historic home on Dickinson Avenue will give its owners, including a City Council member, more flexibility to develop the home as an event venue, a

11/20/2025

11/16/2025

Thank you to the Pitt County Historical Society for helping with such a fantastic event today! We had more than 100 guests to see the house and hear about the plans. We appreciate all of the support and kindness today.

10/15/2025

We are excited to host our annual Thanksgiving Tea on November 16th! We will be returning to the Higgs House again. Last year was amazing to see everyone who was interested in this historic house and this year it gets even better! The new owners, Erin Scully and Kathryn Ross, are going to share the work they have done to preserve & restore this beautiful peace of history. Check out our event Thanksgiving Tea at the Higgs House Inn & Gathering Place. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! You can get a preview of their work here: The Higgs House Inn and Gathering Place

09/18/2025

Just thought the similarities were hilarious!😂 The Higgs House will certainly be looking better soon. We’re busy working on plans and even working on kitchen plans! And!!!! We’re going to have an awesome bar shed for outdoor entertaining! Can’t wait to see it all take shape 💚

07/28/2025

Our city is hurting.

This past week, Greenville experienced multiple tragedies that no community should have to face. Four separate shootings and young lives lost due to gun violence and negligence. Our hearts are with the families and all who are hurting in our community.

The Greenville Police Department stands with you in that grief. But we also have a responsibility to respond - not just with emotion, but with action.

In every case, our officers and detectives worked with urgency and professionalism. Suspects were identified and taken into custody within hours. These arrests are not the result of luck. They are the product of training, relentless effort and a deep commitment to public safety.

The common denominator in nearly every act of violence we’ve seen in recent weeks is the same: access to fi****ms by individuals who should not have them. Whether it’s teens with unsecured weapons, stolen guns on the street, or felons who continue to arm themselves, the result is the same: lives lost, families shattered, and a community left searching for answers.

While these tragedies demand our attention, they do not tell the full story of the proactive work being done every day.

So far this year, Greenville Police officers have:

• Seized 432 illegally possessed fi****ms
• Made 1,892 arrests
• Conducted 15,795 traffic stops

Just last week alone, we recovered 7 more guns and made 72 arrests during 588 stops. These numbers represent real, tangible prevention — crimes that may never occur because a weapon was recovered or a violent offender was taken off the street. The crimes that don't happen don't make the news. But they matter just as much. Our officers are doing exceptional work, and they deserve the support and appreciation of the community they serve.

But we cannot do it alone.

To every gun owner: Lock up your fi****ms. Store them safely. Take responsibility.

To every parent and caregiver: Know where your children are, who they’re with, and what they’re exposed to.

To every community member: If you see something, say something. A tip today could save a life tomorrow.

We are committed to delivering justice. We are committed to protecting this community. But true public safety requires a community-wide response. One rooted in accountability, awareness, and action.

Greenville is stronger than this moment. But only if we act like it.

— Richard Tyndall, Chief of Police