Black History Trolley Tour UPDATE: The link to register is no longer working. It's possible that the event was canceled. If we find out, we'll update. Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Register for Black History Trolley Tour Feb 24-25
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Emancipation Day Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh
A North Carolina tradition was 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. On Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, 2024, the City or Raleigh is presenting an Emancipation Day Trolley … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh
Christmas at Historic Oak View tours
Historic Oak View County Park is offering free Christmas at Historic Oak View tours every day from December 4 to 22, 2023. The tours take place at 2 p.m. each day, with an additional 10 a.m. tour on Saturday. Although the tours are free, registration is required. "Christmas at Historic Oak View: 1850-1950" will explore how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different … [Read more...] about Christmas at Historic Oak View tours
Stargazing West Point on the Eno Dec 13 — watch the Geminids Meteor Shower
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 Stargazing West Point on the Eno Dec 13 — watch the Geminids Meteor Shower
Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh Nov 12
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, November 12th, 2023, with start times at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. 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 … [Read more...] about Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh Nov 12
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 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's free, but you need to register in advance, and the group is limited to 20 people. The tours meet at the corner of Parrish and Corcoran Streets in Downtown Durham at the "Major the Bull" sculpture. The tours meet at 10 … [Read more...] about Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
Halloween in Maplewood — Tours with Preservation Durham Oct 28-29
Preservation Durham is offering special tours of Historic Maplewood Cemetery and other areas in Durham. You may also be interested in Preservation Durham's free Saturday morning walking tours and biking tours, which are offered on a weekly basis through much of the year. Halloween Maplewood Cemetery Tours Halloween in MaplewoodSaturday, October 28, 2023, at 10:00am, 11:45 am, 1:30pmSunday, … [Read more...] about Halloween in Maplewood — Tours with Preservation Durham Oct 28-29
Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 27-28
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street in Raleigh, is the starting point for the Haunted Trolley Tour. Haunted Trolley The Haunted Trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park on October 27 and 28, 2023. These tours get filled up quickly, so don't delay in making your reservation. Tickets are $15. Reserve your tickets now. Jump aboard for a special tour of Downtown Raleigh's most … [Read more...] about Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 27-28
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 Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 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
19th annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 26
Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. There's no preregistration. First-come, first-served. Tours starts from beside St. Paul's Episcopal Church and last approximately 30 minutes. They'll run through 9 … [Read more...] about 19th annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 26