The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added.
Visit:
- Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Check out a big list of museums in the Triangle that are free to visit or that have free days.
Tour the historic Calvin Jones House, explore the exhibits in the new museum building, and stroll through the beautiful gardens.
The Calvin Jones House was the first administrative building of Wake Forest College and was saved from demolition by a group of eleven women from the Wake Forest Garden Club. You can sign up for a tour of the Calvin Jones House on the museum’s website.
The museum, situated behind the historic Calvin Jones House, features a permanent exhibit gallery highlighting Wake Forest’s history, including Wake Forest College. In the lobby, you will find temporary and traveling exhibits.
Upcoming Events at Wake Forest Historical Museum
Opening Celebration of Horace Kephart & The Great Smoky Mountains
March 28, 2025
5 to 7 p.m.
Free (RSVPs are encouraged, at the above link)
This exhibit is part of a series celebrating the rich cultural heritage and resiliency of Western North Carolina with exhibits organized by the Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center. This exhibit will be on view in the Wilson Gallery from March 25-June 24, 2025 during the museum’s regular visiting hours. The exhibit is free to visit.
In 1904, a 42-year-old librarian named Horace Kephart came to western North Carolina looking for a fresh start in the southern Appalachian wilderness. Over the next 27 years, his numerous articles and books captured a disappearing culture, provided practical advice for generations of outdoor enthusiasts, and spearheaded the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
During this event, staff and volunteers will be on hand to guide you through the exhibit. Brief remarks will be made at 6 PM. Refreshments will be served.
Calvin Jones House Guided Tour
Fridays
2 to 2:45 p.m.
Free
Tours of the Calvin Jones House explore the interconnected histories of slavery, religion, and education. Guided tours are free and open to the public. You’re encouraged to register in advance, but visitors may also register at the front desk. Tour registration opens up one month in advance.
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