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. It became a public park in 1972. The park also includes: The park encompasses 3.2 acres in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Tours cost $7 for adults, $3 for seniors, $4 for youth. Kids 6 and under are free. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Annual Heirloom Plant Sale at Mordecai Historic Park April 21-22
Museums and attractions
Free Events at Gregg Museum: Yoga, Tours, Tai Chi, Films
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. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. This Is Not: Aldwyth in RetrospectFebruary … [Read more...] about Free Events at Gregg Museum: Yoga, Tours, Tai Chi, Films
Museum of Life and Science free days for Durham residents: March 23
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. Museum of Life + Science Exhibits Indoor exhibits Outdoor exhibits Admission Reserved tickets are no longer required, but buying tickets online can help get you into the … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free days for Durham residents: March 23
CAM Spring Exhibition Opening Day: An Ode to Anna Julia Cooper
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. Admission to CAM Raleigh is now FREE thanks to the generous support of members and partners. Visit Saturday or Sunday, from 12 to 5 p.m. Upcoming Event CAM Spring Exhibition Opening Day: An Ode to Anna Julia … [Read more...] about CAM Spring Exhibition Opening Day: An Ode to Anna Julia Cooper
158th Anniversary Living History Event at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site March 18
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is presenting its 158th Anniversary Living History Event on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is at 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks, North Carolina. It's in Johnston County, about 47 miles to the southeast of Raleigh. It's 30 miles from Clayton and 17 miles from … [Read more...] about 158th Anniversary Living History Event at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site March 18
Reptile & Amphibian Days at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 11
Reptile & Amphibian Day is returning to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is vipers! At this popular festival, learn about vipers and other reptiles and amphibians through crafts, lectures, close encounters and more. This is a free event. Exhibits Eno EctothermsEno … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Days at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 11
Ackland Art Museum events in March
Ackland Art Museum, at UNC-Chapel Hill, 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is free to visit. Its permanent collection includes more than 20,000 works of art, including North Carolina's premier collections of Asian art and works of paper. It also features European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary work and North Carolina pottery. The museum offers many free and … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum events in March
1st Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration with Artist Studio Project are hosting the 1st Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place June 3rd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages pre-school to seniors. We all … [Read more...] about 1st Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum
Find Your Roots — free program presented by Burwell School Historic Site
Burwell School Historic Site, at 319 N. Churton Street, in Hillsborough's historic district, is free to visit during its year-round opening hours: Individual tours of the Burwell School Historic Site are offered free of charge during operating hours. A self-guided option is available at all times or you can enjoy a docent led tour on the weekends. No appointment is required for individuals or … [Read more...] about Find Your Roots — free program presented by Burwell School Historic Site
Lift Every Voice: Black History Month Community-Wide Sing-Along at NCMA (and more)
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events You can see all the events here. Below are just a few of them. Please follow the links, below, for each event, for full information and for registration. Make sure to click the links … [Read more...] about Lift Every Voice: Black History Month Community-Wide Sing-Along at NCMA (and more)
