The Duck Smith House is a 1914 farmhouse situated in the quaint town of Seagrove. Seagrove is the pottery capitol of North Carolina. Potters are scattered throughout the Seagrove countryside along winding and twisting roads. As you go around a bend you will see a potters sign, pull in and see all of their wonderful works. Park in town, stroll around and walk to the museum. The Seagrove Hardware Store is one of our landmarks. They still sell nails by the pound and horseshoes can be purchased one at a time. Step back in time...come to Seagrove. Built in 1914 by William "Lola" Trogden this beautiful old farmhouse stood overlooking 50 acres in what is now the heart of hand-made pottery country.

In the mid 1920s the house was rented to the Hayworth Duckery "Duck" Smith family. Mr. Smith was a colorful character known for his participation in local politics of the time, and for always wearing a bow tie and white shirt while working his regular job as the janitor for the Seagrove school. In 1945 the property was purchased by Mr. Raymond Brim for his family of six. The house remained the Brim home, and the homestead of a 50 acre working tobacco farm, until its purchase in early 1997 when it was renovated.

Following the restoration of the structure, The Duck Smith House, opened for business as a Bed and Breakfast in fall of 1997. November 2005 saw the purchase of The Duck Smith House once again by sisters Barbara and Suzanne Murphy and Daisy , resident dog. The home has been restored again. Barbara and Suzanne plan on keeping the farmhouse feel but with a more luxurious look.