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
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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 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
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
Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Hillsborough, the oldest town in the Triangle, is haunted! Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and The Orange Community Players for the annual Spirits Tour through the historic district to encounter these ghostly residents! This fun and dramatic tour will bring you face-to-face with Hillsborough's past. Come face to face with ghostly residents to hear the chilling tales of … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Historic Raleigh Trolley Food Tour — August 19
The Historic Raleigh Trolley is taking guests on a tasty tour on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The Historic Raleigh Trolley Food Tour will introduce you to some of Raleigh's oldest and best local restaurants, from barbecue to healthy eats. The tour includes food samples from several iconic stores and restaurants. The tours start at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 pm., and tickets are $15. … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Food Tour — August 19
Tobacco Road Tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. $15 or $20 per adult is a typical tip. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's safety measures during this time, please … [Read more...] about Tobacco Road Tours
Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Registration is open for Raleigh's Jewish History Trolley Tour, which takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2023. There will be three tours: The tour leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and lasts for about one hour. This tour will be a historic journey starting with Moses Mordecai, the namesake of Mordecai Historic Park and the first Jewish man recorded to live in … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
