The founding purpose of the Cool Water Historic Foundation, Inc. is to acquire and conduct a meticulous, long term colonial restoration of the Solomon Carter House in Duplin County, North Carolina. Archeological studies of the structure and its surrounding grounds will also be offered to state and nationally based agencies.

With the goal of creating a site of state and national historic significance and local pride, the Solomon Carter house and an acre of land beneath have been purchased by a direct descendant of Solomon Carter and in due course it will be conveyed to the foundation which will seek funding for its restoration through grants, endowments and donations to support its endeavors for the benefit of future generations. At the project’s completion, the house and surrounding property will be made available as a local historic landmark for visits by the general public, schools and civic groups. The Cool Water Foundation members look forward to working in close cooperation with historic societies and local communities.