For one day only, tour the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens. This tour, presented by Preservation NC and Friends of Oberlin Village, takes place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. This property is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Raleigh Historic Landmark, and is a recipient of the … [Read more...] about One Day Only — Tour “Raleigh’s Secret Garden,” The Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens March 30
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“We’ve Always Been Out There” — Free Civil Rights Walking Tour at NC State Capitol in February
The North Carolina State Capitol is hosting a free weekly walking tour, We've Always Been Out There. It will focus on the history of protest and civil rights in Raleigh. The tour takes place every Friday in February, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The tour will cover most of the 20th century and include discussion of the Temperance Movement, the Women’s Suffrage Movement, the Civil Rights … [Read more...] about “We’ve Always Been Out There” — Free Civil Rights Walking Tour at NC State Capitol in February
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
Illuminate Art Walk Sip ‘n’ Stroll Tour — free events
Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, is offering FREE Sip 'n' Stroll Tours during the Illuminte Art Walk. These tours are totally free, sponsored by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Registration is required, and space is limited. The tours take place every Friday and Saturday in December, 2024, plus January 3, 2025. They leave from the NC Court of Appeals Building, 1 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Illuminate Art Walk Sip ‘n’ Stroll Tour — free events
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, 2024. The tours take place: 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 people and families living and working at Oak View through its long … [Read more...] about Christmas at Historic Oak View tours
“The Doctor is in” History 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 “The Doctor is in” History Tours at Pope House Museum
Free walking tours of Raleigh’s City Cemetery on Oct 26
Go on a free walking tour of Raleigh's City Cemetery, 17 S East Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Members of the Historic Resources and Museums Advisory Board and Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board are hosting tours of the cemetery from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This is a chance to learn about the history of the cemetery and the people … [Read more...] about Free walking tours of Raleigh’s City Cemetery on Oct 26
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 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
