Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson. A pioneer for women in the medical world, Dr. Annie was well known and respected by her peers and patients even before gifting her farm to the City and designating it as the City’s first Nature Preserve Park.
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, and education. Registration is required. $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17) NOTE: Saturday tour times are 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Sunday time 2 pm September: Saturday […]
Bring your kids down to the City of Raleigh Museum and make some zines—mini magazines anyone can create! Use our materials or bring your own supplies. Fun for all ages!
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, and education. Registration is required. $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17) NOTE: Saturday tour times are 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Sunday time 2 pm September: Saturday […]
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, and education. Registration is required. $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17) NOTE: Saturday tour times are 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Sunday time 2 pm September: Saturday […]
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, and education. Registration is required. $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17) NOTE: Saturday tour times are 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Sunday time 2 pm September: Saturday […]
We are excited to invite you all to our Boleros y Libros! Ballads & Books event at the City of Raleigh Museum on Sept. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. We are even more thrilled to introduce you to our featured artist, Ana Jimena. This will be her first solo event as a headliner, and […]
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, and education. Registration is required. $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17) NOTE: Saturday tour times are 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Sunday time 2 pm September: Saturday […]
As part of the Folk School's 100th Anniversary celebration, we are restoring our historic log cabin and transforming it into a museum. As part of this event, we will also be unveiling our new interactive walking tour featuring 13 sites on campus. Join us for this special Ribbon Cutting ceremony—an unforgettable milestone you won’t want […]
We will host two Hometown Walkabout Community Group tours and two law enforcement tours during the remainder of 2025. The tours will encompass: pre-tour guides, orientation, curated cultural site stops, guest speakers, cultural lunch, reflections, and follow-up resources. Our mission is to increase awareness of the rich cultural landscape in Burke County, NC, through place-based […]
We will host two Hometown Walkabout Community Group tours and two law enforcement tours during the remainder of 2025. The tours will encompass: pre-tour guides, orientation, curated cultural site stops, guest speakers, cultural lunch, reflections, and follow-up resources. Our mission is to increase awareness of the rich cultural landscape in Burke County, NC, through place-based […]
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