The City of Raleigh is offering a Black History Walking Tour in Downtown Raleigh every Saturday from July 11 to September 12, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. It leaves from the Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-17. Buy tickets here. The tour will explore parts of the Third Ward neighborhood, Black Wall … [Read more...] about Black History Walking Tours in Downtown Raleigh on Saturdays
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Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, North Carolina, 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 … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Juneteenth Tours at Stagville
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, in 1860, was part of a vast plantation where the Bennehan and Cameron families enslaved over nine hundred people. Once one of the largest plantations in North Carolina, Historic Stagville now inspires new understanding about the history of slavery through preservation, interpretation, research, genealogy, and descendant … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Tours at Stagville
Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour June 7
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh's Pride Ride, celebrating the city's LGBTQ history. Pride Ride takes place Sunday, June 7, 2026, 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 June 7
Free: Raleigh Pride First Friday Walking Tour on June 5
As part of Pride First Friday on June 5, 2026, Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC is offering Raleigh Pride First Friday Walking Tours. The tours are at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Normally Raleigh Walking Tours are "pay what you can." However, these are actually FREE, because Downtown Raleigh Alliance is sponsoring them. Although the tours are free, advance registration is still required. Sign up … [Read more...] about Free: Raleigh Pride First Friday Walking Tour on June 5
Downtown Destinations: FREE First Friday Guided Walking Tours in Raleigh Apr. 3
Raleigh Walking Tours' public tours are usually "pay what you can," but on Friday, April 3, 2026, there will be a special tour that is truly FREE, because of the sponsorship of Downtown Raleigh Alliance. The Davie to Deco First Friday Walking Tour, a 45-minute stroll through one of downtown Raleigh's most vibrant and storied neighborhoods, takes place at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Pre-registration is … [Read more...] about Downtown Destinations: FREE First Friday Guided Walking Tours in Raleigh Apr. 3
“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
Through the Thresholds: History of Moore Square Walking Tour in March
With more than 230 years as one of Raleigh's original five public green spaces, Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a lot to share. Enjoy a FREE tour of this four-acre urban oasis. The 30-minute walking tour will start at the Moore Square Visitor Center and explore both Moore Square Park and its visitor center. You can find the tours (and more) on Moore Square's … [Read more...] about Through the Thresholds: History of Moore Square Walking Tour in March
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours on Saturdays
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. The first day for tours in 2026 is March … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours on Saturdays
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
