Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood 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 $10 for adults and $5 per child ages 5-17. Registration is … [Read more...] about African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward
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Free Black History Walking Tours in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 6 and 13
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 Sept. 6 and 13
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
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
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)
Voices of Freedom Walking Tour in Raleigh for Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, in commemoration and honor of Juneteenth, the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and the North Carolina State Capitol invite visitors to downtown Raleigh for walking tours of the Capitol grounds and Freedom Park. Tours will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This new guided walking tour will connect the history of the Capitol to individuals … [Read more...] about Voices of Freedom Walking Tour in Raleigh for Juneteenth
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 8, 2025, 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 every Saturday
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
One Day Only — Tour “Raleigh’s Secret Garden,” The Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens March 30
For one day only, tour the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens. This tour, presented by Preservation NC and Friends of Oberlin Village, takes place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. This property is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Raleigh Historic Landmark, and is a recipient of the … [Read more...] about One Day Only — Tour “Raleigh’s Secret Garden,” The Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens March 30
