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Museum of the Albemarle: Mystery of 'Nags Head portrait' of Burr Alston endures
If you’re from around here, chances are you’ve heard the story of the “Nags Head portrait” of Theodosia Burr Alston — and how this mysterious slice of American history once ended up right here in Elizabeth City. Theodosia Burr Alston was the wife of Gov. Joseph Alston of South Carolina, and the only child of the infamous Aaron Burr, who famously killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The tale of...
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