Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. The park also include the soverseer's office and smokehouse, the Allen Kitchen, the Badger-Iredell Law Office, St. Mark's Chapel, and the birthplace of the 17th President, Andrew Johnson. The park encompasses 3.2 acres in the heart … [Read more...] about Raleigh Trolley LGBTQ Pride Ride, and Living History Saturdays, at Mordecai Historic Park
Museums and attractions
International SUNday at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Learn about the Sun on the Sunday closest to the summer solstice, the day with the most hours of sunlight during the year, marking the beginning of summer. International SUNday, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, takes place Sunday, June 23th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It's free to attend. This annual event gives you the chance … [Read more...] about International SUNday at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Science Café, more, at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Make sure to check the location. Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 … [Read more...] about Science Café, more, at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Free: Yoga in the Garden at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design (and much more)
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Monday: closed Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. first Friday of month for First Fridays) Saturday: 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Free: Yoga in the Garden at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design (and much more)
Upcoming Free Events at NC Museum of History, including One Giant Leap Festival
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, is free to visit. It's open every day, with the following exceptions: Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Current Exhibits Quilt-Speak: Uncovering Women's Voices Through Quilts One Giant Leap: North … [Read more...] about Upcoming Free Events at NC Museum of History, including One Giant Leap Festival
First Friday and Family Day at CAM Raleigh
CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Here are some FREE events that are coming up: First Friday Friday, June 7th, 2019 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free Michael Klauke: In So Many Words Justin LeBlanc: Probable Normal Hearing A new piece by Alan Stewart: Waft and … [Read more...] about First Friday and Family Day at CAM Raleigh
Juneteenth and Independence Day at Stagville State Historic Site
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Juneteenth and Independence Day at Stagville State Historic Site
“Pay What You Can” at Kidzu Children’s Museum first Sunday of month
The first Sunday of every month, Kidzu Children's Museum has "Pay What You Can" day. If you'd like, you can "pay it forward" but it really does mean to just pay what you can. This is a chance to visit Kidzu Museum for a price as low as you'd like to pay. Kidzu Children's Museum is at University Place in Chapel Hill, at 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill. Kidzu's 8,500 square foot space provides … [Read more...] about “Pay What You Can” at Kidzu Children’s Museum first Sunday of month
Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue in Durham, is an interactive science park on 84 acres. It includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory, and 60 species of live animals in its outdoor exhibits. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military members, and $11 for kids age 3-12. However, on regularly scheduled Durham Community Days, residents of … [Read more...] about Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
Free historical open house at Joel Lane Museum House on Independence Day
Joel Lane Museum House, 160 South Saint Mary’s Street in Raleigh, has the mission of bringing American history to life. The Joel Lane House was built circa 1769 and today is an award-winning Heritage site. Normally admission is $8. On Thursday, July 4th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a free open house in honor of Independence Day. Keep up to date by joining the Facebook … [Read more...] about Free historical open house at Joel Lane Museum House on Independence Day
