Wake Forest Black History Month: Ailey Young House Historic Market Unveiling and Tour Feb. 27

The Ailey Young House is considered the oldest remaining African American historic building in Wake Forest. It has historical significance as the dwelling of Allen Young, one of the town’s most important African American citizens.

• Tours are free, open to the public, and do not require registration.
• Parking is available in two lots inside the cemetery at the bottom of the main driveway.
• Parking is not permitted along the cemetery’s main drive.
• Visitors must walk to the house from the cemetery parking lot.
• Additional on-street parking is available along East Spring Street.
• Due to the small size of the house, only a few visitors at a time are allowed inside.
• The site and house are not considered accessible for wheelchair users or persons with mobility or physical disabilities. Contact Town staff at 919-435-9516 for additional information and alternatives.

 

More Black History Month Events

Check out a list of Black History Month events and sites in the Triangle, or see a few of them here. More are being added all the time.