Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 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 May 18
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Sports History Trolley Tour in Raleigh March 17
Explore Raleigh’s past, present, and future of sports on the Historic Raleigh Trolley! A special Sports History Trolley tour will take place Sunday, March 17, 2024. at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. The tour leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets are $12. Register here. From horse racing to hockey, this tour will feature sports both professional … [Read more...] about Sports History Trolley Tour in Raleigh March 17
Free “Heart of the Hill” walking tours in Chapel Hill — registration required
Chapel Hill Hometown Ambassador Tours of Chapel Hill have been announced for Spring of 2024. Heart of the Hill Tours promise to engage, surprise, educate and inspire you to understand Chapel Hill in a new way. They are 60-90 minutes long and are free. Each tour has been designed by the individual guide to share pieces of Chapel Hill's collective story and town spirit through history, lore … [Read more...] about Free “Heart of the Hill” walking tours in Chapel Hill — registration required
Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Historical Museum are partnering to offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community at 1 p.m. on the following dates in February, 2024: Pre-registration is required and each tour is limited to the first 15 people to sign up. Led by staff from Historic Preservation Planning and the Wake Forest Historical Museum, the tours … [Read more...] about Black History Month Walking Tours in Wake Forest
Free tours at Pope House Museum
The Pope House Museum, at 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, is the only African-American house museum in the State of North Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital in the midst of the Jim Crow Era. The house, built in 1901, … [Read more...] about Free tours at Pope House Museum
Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day Love Stories and Broken Hearts Walking Tour (Pay what you want) with Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC
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. Cash only. There are several different tours currently offered. Read on to learn … [Read more...] about Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day Love Stories and Broken Hearts Walking Tour (Pay what you want) with Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC
Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
As part of Black History Month, Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco's Laborers" in February. The tour will highlight the voice of Viola Bond, who worked for Liggett & Myers and American Tobacco Company. Tours will address the contributions that each group of people working in … [Read more...] about Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead
Register for Black History Trolley Tour Feb 24-25
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
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