About Historic Moorefields

Surrounded by 84 acres of gardens, pastures and woodlands, the lovely and tranquil Moorefiled’s homestead was built by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington in 1785 as his summer home.

A two-story Federal-style house with fine over mantels, moldings and Chinese Chippendale staircase.

The interior furnishings and portraits, formal gardens, and park with avenues, walks and planned vistas were left as a public memorial by Edward Draper-Savage, upon his death on Feb. 15, 1978 .

He was a University of North Carolina French professor and artist. He was a sculptor, painter and friend of other well known artists, and has an intriguing art collection in the home.

Stepping into Moorefields is like opening a time capsule.
The house and grounds have a strong personality, due to its age and its last owner, who is buried beside the house along with his cats.