Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At this event, six 18th century personalities will be brought to live by interpreters. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Free for children under age 5. There's no preregistration. First-come, … [Read more...] about 20th annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 24
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Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Preservation Durham is offering three special history tours of Old Maplewood Cemetery on October 19, 2024. Maplewood Cemetery TourSaturday, October 19, 20249:30 to 4:30 p.m.$15 in advance; $20 day of; free for Preservation Durham members Historic Maplewood Cemetery is at 815 Kent Street, Durham. Maplewood is Durham’s oldest public cemetery. Here are laid millionaires and paupers, saints and … [Read more...] about Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Free Tours of Pollinator Paradise Garden in Pittsboro
The Chatham Mills "Pollinator Paradise" Garden, at 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines and grasses. This garden is maintained by Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos and a small crew of volunteers. It's open every day and is free to visit. You're likely to see bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, … [Read more...] about Free Tours of Pollinator Paradise Garden in Pittsboro
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 9, 2024, 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 Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
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
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 reopening for visits on Monday, July 8, 2024, after a year of renovation. 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. … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
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
Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
UPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. 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 … [Read more...] about Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
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
