Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: Tobacco's Laborers" every Saturday in February, 2026. To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco’s Laborers.” These walks will highlight the contributions … [Read more...] about Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
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Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh March 15
All aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Women's History tour! This special tour on the Historic Raleigh Trolley will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2026, at these times: Please keep in mind that tickets always go quickly for special tours with the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Tickets are $12 per person. Register for one of the time slots here. The Historic Raleigh Trolley … [Read more...] about Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh March 15
Wake Forest Black History Month: Ailey Young House Historic Marker Unveiling Feb. 27
UPDATE: The plans have changed due to the rain expected on February 26. The event will take place 1 p.m. inside the Spring Street Christian Church, 309 E. Spring St. The tours have been canceled. Town of Wake Forest is concluding its Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 27, 2026, with a historic marker unveiling at 1 p.m. The marker will be placed near the Ailey Young House which … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Black History Month: Ailey Young House Historic Marker Unveiling Feb. 27
History Hike at Historic Yates Mill County Park Feb. 22, and more…
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 History Hike at Historic Yates Mill County Park Feb. 22, and more…
Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
Black History Trolley Tour Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $15. The tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC, and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will … [Read more...] about Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest in February, 2026
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Historical Museum are partnering to offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community the first three Fridays of February, 2026, at 1 p.m. (Please note that the year is still indicated as 2025 on that page, at the time of this update, but the dates are for 2026.) Pre-registration is required and each tour is limited to the first … [Read more...] about Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest in February, 2026
“Her Heart is Slowly Breaking:” a Women’s History Tour of Stagville in March
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, is offering Women's History tours every Saturday in March, 2026, at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $10 (plus tax) per person. Space is limited. Explore the resistance, resilience, love, and labor of enslaved women on one of the largest plantations in North Carolina. This March, visit Historic Stagville for a special guided tour of the … [Read more...] about “Her Heart is Slowly Breaking:” a Women’s History Tour of Stagville in March
Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
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 Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
New tour at NC State Capitol in January — learn about the ancient Greek & Roman symbols
UPDATE: The Jan. 31 tour has been canceled due to the weather. The North Carolina State Capitol is hosting a new tour, New Year, Ancient Ideas, in 2026. On four Saturdays in January, 2026, join a special tour and learn about the ancient Greek and Roman ideas, symbols and history that shaped modern America and North Carolina. Meet in the Capitol Rotunda 1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about New tour at NC State Capitol in January — learn about the ancient Greek & Roman symbols
Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour Jan. 3
A longstanding North Carolina tradition is to celebrate Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. Located on the outskirts of Raleigh, Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American communityestablished … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour Jan. 3
