The Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel and the Town of Cary are offering Historic Cary Trolley Tours on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. Tickets go on sale May 27th, 2022, at 12 p.m. The tours are 50 minutes long. They leave from the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. The trolleys are climate controlled. There will be two different tours, a General History Tour and an … [Read more...] about Historic Cary Trolley Tours June 26
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Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2022, and take place from April to November. It's free, but you need to register in advance, and the group is limited to 20 people. Masks are recommended outdoors, but not required. Any current North Carolina state mandates regarding masks will be followed. The tours meet … [Read more...] about Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth at Historic 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 Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth at Historic Stagville State Historic Site
Free nature hikes, kids’ programs and more at Historic Yates Mill County Park
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. Right … [Read more...] about Free nature hikes, kids’ programs and more at Historic Yates Mill County Park
Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike (and more) at West Point on the Eno
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: BoatingGreenway/trail accessGrillPicnic shelterPicnic tableRecreation centerRestroomsWater … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike (and more) at West Point on the Eno
Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh's Pride Ride, celebrating the city's LGBTQ history. Pride Ride takes place Sunday, June 19th, 2022, with start times at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. It leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. This ride will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches and other points of interest throughout the city as they … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours offer ASL Interpreters
The Historic Raleigh Trolley takes visitor through Downtown Raleigh to see historic sites and landmarks and to learn about the community and culture of Raleigh since its founding in 1792. On Saturdays the trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, and on Sunday, from Moore Square Visitor Center, 226 E Martin Street. Tours start at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours offer ASL Interpreters
Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh May 22
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 Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, with start times from from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You'll register for a specific time slot. Register for 10 a.m.Register for 11 a.m.Register for 12 p.m. Please keep in mind that tickets always go quickly for special tours with … [Read more...] about Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh May 22
Raleigh Walking Tours (pay what you want)
Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, offers public walking tours in Downtown Raleigh. The public tours are pay-what-you-want, but advanced registration is required. All tours are subject to selling out. If you enjoy the tour, please compensate your tour guide appropriately. A typical amount is $15 to $20 per person. There are several different tours currently offered, including two on Mother's Day … [Read more...] about Raleigh Walking Tours (pay what you want)
Day by day list of free or pay-what-you-want walking tours in the Triangle
There's plenty to see in the Triangle and often the best vantage point is on foot. Read on for a day by day list of free guided walking tours throughout the Triangle. A walking tour can be a great way to get some exercise, as well as to learn about a place that's new to you--or a place that you thought you knew pretty well! There are tours of cities and towns, as well as parks and natural … [Read more...] about Day by day list of free or pay-what-you-want walking tours in the Triangle
