Whether you're new to the Triangle or a long-timer, check out these free walking tours of Chapel Hill. They take place on many Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The start time can differ, and the schedule changes throughout the year. There may be tours on some other days as well. Each tour is about an hour and twenty minutes. Make sure to check the schedule online to see which days the … [Read more...] about Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill
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Free Black History Walking Tours in Downtown Raleigh
The City of Raleigh is offering a free Black History Walking Tour in Downtown Raleigh every Saturday from August 2 to September 13, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m. It leaves from City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The tour will take you through the historic Black business district, where you'll learn about Black history at various points in time in the heart … [Read more...] about Free Black History Walking Tours in Downtown Raleigh
Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 17-25
The very popular Haunted Trolley Tour returns to Raleigh in 2025. Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening … [Read more...] about Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 17-25
Free Tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery Aug. 28, more…
The 72 acre Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a rich history of more than 140 years. Its park-like setting is the final resting place for over 22,000 people, including many prominent city, state and national leaders. Among the buried here are seven governors, five U. S. Senators, eight North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justices, four Civil War generals … [Read more...] about Free Tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery Aug. 28, more…
Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Wake Forest's haunted history will come alive once more at Spirits of Wake Forest walking tours, presented by Wake Forest Downtown. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 4, 2025, at noon. (And they usually go fast.) Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell. This tour will feature a number of last … [Read more...] about Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Please note that on January 11, the Capitol won't be open because of the inauguration. The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. It will be open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Hands-On History — Toys and Games July 4
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Hands-On History — Toys and Games July 4
Community Reading of Frederick Doughlass’ 4th of July Speech at Stagville (and more)
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 Community Reading of Frederick Doughlass’ 4th of July Speech at Stagville (and more)
Summer Solstice Hike at West Point on the Eno June 21, and more…
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: Several historic buildings are available to tour, including: The historic buildings are open and … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Hike at West Point on the Eno June 21, and more…
Free African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward
Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC. Located by Shaw University, the Third Ward was a thriving community of culture, enterprise, and education. This tour is free, but registration is highly encouraged. See available dates … [Read more...] about Free African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward
