Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local sites are coming together to showcase Hillsborough's historic significance through demonstrations, exhibits, tours and more. This is a great chance to learn about this unique little town and take pride in its historic roots! Stop by the … [Read more...] about Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day June 24
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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 4, 2023, 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
Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Registration is open for Raleigh's Jewish History Trolley Tour, which takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2023. There will be three tours: The tour leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and lasts for about one hour. This tour will be a historic journey starting with Moses Mordecai, the namesake of Mordecai Historic Park and the first Jewish man recorded to live in … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Mother’s Day Weekend Historic Oakwood Walking Tour (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. Read on to learn about each … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Weekend Historic Oakwood Walking Tour (pay what you want)
Juneteenth Third Ward Walking Tours in Raleigh June 17-18
Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on this free Juneteenth Walking Tour. It leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum. The tour is free, but registration is required. Learn more and register here. It takes place: Saturday, June 17, … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Third Ward Walking Tours in Raleigh June 17-18
Black History Trolley Tour, and Juneteenth Trolley Tour in Raleigh
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: They all leave from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. Tours are one hour long. These tours are $10. You need to register to reserve your spot. The spots will fill up quickly. The tour … [Read more...] about Black History Trolley Tour, and Juneteenth Trolley Tour in Raleigh
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday March – December
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 from March to December, the trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street. Tours start at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for youth … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday March – December
Pauli Murray Pilgrimage: Walk + Reflect
Join the Pauli Murray Center on Saturday, April 22, 2023 for a spiritual journey through locations of importance to the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray in Durham, North Carolina. Along this curated walk, participants will receive selected prayers, meditations, and conversation starters to encourage reflection and learning about the history of Durham and its importance to Murray’s legacy. In this 4.5 … [Read more...] about Pauli Murray Pilgrimage: Walk + Reflect
Spirit in the Land: An Afternoon at Historic Stagville April 22
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 Spirit in the Land: An Afternoon at Historic Stagville April 22
History Explorers Day, 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: Several historic buildings are available to tour, including: The historic buildings are open and free … [Read more...] about History Explorers Day, more, at West Point on the Eno
