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:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 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
Calvin Jones House Guided Tour
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, scheduled through August 31, 2025
11 a.m. and 2 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.
“The Story of the Plott Hound” with Author Bob Plott
Sunday, July 20, 2025
2 p.m.
Free
Learn about Plott Hounds, the official state dog of North Carolina. Plott Hounds have been raised in the United States for over 250 years, and are the only recognized dog breed from North Carolina. Author, storyteller, wood carver, and descendant of the family that bred the first Plott Hounds, Bob Plott will tell the story of how the breed gained worldwide notoriety as a hunting dog. The breed’s legacy, along with that of the Plott family, extends across the state.
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