Haywood Hall & Gardens
John Haywood, the states first elected treasurer, built this Federal-style frame house in 1799 for his family, in whose hands it remained until 1977 when the property and furnishing... citysearch.com
Joel Lane Museum House
Constructed in 1760, this grand home was once part of a 1000-acre plantation owned by the &quo;Father of Raleigh,&quo; Joel Lane. Now lovingly maintained by volunteers, the home and its... 10best.com
Mordecai Historical Park
Enjoy a narrated tour of Downtown Raleigh from an "old" point of view! The tour lasts approximately one hour. The trolley stops at Mordecai Historic Park, Bicentennial Plaza, Glenwood ... visitnc.com
North Carolina State Capitol
You and your grandchildren can learn about the state government by visiting the capitol and strolling on your own or by taking a guided tour for all the insider information. View ... grandparents.com
Historic Oakwood Cemetery
A historic neighborhood of lovingly-restored Victorian and early 20th-century homes in a great variety of styles and sizes, many with beautiful gardens. This 30-block area to the east ... visitnc.com
North Carolina Executive Mansion
This fine Victorian-style mansion, home to N.C. governors since 1891, once was described by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as having ?the most beautiful governor?s residence inter... visitnc.com
Oakview Historic County Park
The recorded history of Oak View began in 1829 when Benton Southworth Donaldson Williams purchased a tract of land in eastern Wake County from Arthur Pool for $135. The proper... americanheritage.com
African American Cultural Cplx
Unique collection of contributions made by African Americans toward the development of North Carolina and America. Innovations in science, business, politics, medicine, sports and t... citysearch.com
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America hmdb.org
Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh, North Carolina
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St. Augustine's College Chapel
Built in 1895, the chapel is home to the bishop's chair, a memorial to the Right Reverend Henry Beard Delany. He was the first suffragan elected in the Diocese of North Carolina and th... visitnc.com
Borden Building
The Borden Building is one of two remaining buildings on the former campus of the Methodist Home for Children. What was originally the superintendent's home now is available for public... visitnc.com
Richard B. Harrison Library
Originally located in a small storefront building in the heart of the black business community, the library first opened in 1935 with a collection of 890 books. Under the leadership of... visitnc.com
North Carolina Museum Of History
Via informative displays, artifacts, photographs, flags and more, this beautiful, light-filled museum tells the story of North Carolina's history from Colonial times through the Confede... 10best.com
Leonard Medical School
Nation's first four-year medical school. Trained 400 African American physicians. Operated here from 1882 to 1918. hmdb.org
Shaw University
Founded 1865 by Baptist missionary Henry Martin Tupper. Chartered 1875; named for benefactor Elijah Shaw of Mass. hmdb.org
City Cemetery
Originally established in 1798 and divided into four parts: two one-acre plots for citizens, one for visitors and one for blacks (mainly slaves); now covering seven acres. Its iron fen... visitnc.com
Executive Mansion
Official residence, N.C. governors, it was completed 1891 on Burke Square using prison labor. Architects, A.G. Bauer & Samuel Sloan. hmdb.org