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Raleigh Walking Tour

Every Saturday 2:00pm

The City of Raleigh Museum offers downtown walking tours every Saturday at at 2pm. Tours will begin at the museum, travel around downtown viewing historic landmarks and sites, and end back at the museum. The tours will last approximately one hour.  Rates: Adults $10; Youth 7-17 $4; Children 6 & Under Free


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Yoga in the Museum

Every Saturday in January & February

11:30-12:30

The City of Raleigh Museum will offer free yoga classes on Saturdays in January and February! The classes will be taught by instructors from local yoga studios and will be held in the main gallery of the museum. Be sure to bring your own mat & water!


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Al Norte Al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina

Opens: January 4, 2019

City of Raleigh Museum

These photographs of Latino North Carolinians working, worshipping and celebrating are highlighted in an exhibit titled Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina. This bilingual exhibit, on loan from the North Carolina Museum of History, showcases 51 compelling images by José Galvez, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist.  From business owners and farm laborers to grandparents and kindergarten graduates, the photographs capture the daily life of Latino North Carolinians. 


Mordecai House

Mordecai Free Friday

January 18, 2019, 1-3 pm

Mordecai Historic Park will offer free tours throughout the day on this special Friday. Tours include the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson birthplace, St. Mark's Chapel and Allen Kitchen. Tours begin on the hour and half hour and are limited to 20 persons per tour. The first tour will begin at 10 a.m., and the last tour starts at 3 p.m. Free tours are offered only twice a year, so don't miss out! First come, first served. Free event, no registration necessary.


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Raleigh Trolley Tour on Trolleys

January 20, 2019, 1-3 pm

Have you ever wondered why are there trolleys rolling around downtown Raleigh? Well, back in 1886, Raleigh started its first four-mile trolley system powered by mules. While it doesn't use mules anymore, the Raleigh Trolley continues its proud journey of transporting folks around downtown today. If you've ever been curious about the history of the bright red trolleys you see rolling around downtown, join us for this dive into local trolley history. We will visit some of the original tracks, see the old powerhouse, and learn about Raleigh's most unique form of transportation on this tour. The trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park and lasts approximately one hour. Tickets are $10. Call 919-996-4364 for tickets and information.

Cost: $10


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Raleigh Roasts

January 26, 2019
9am-12pm  

City of Raleigh Museum

Second annual Raleigh Roasts is back! Warm up from the winter chills by sampling local coffee, tea, chocolate, and pastries at the COR Museum. Local area favorites will be in the museum sharing their favorite brews & treats. Admission $5. Contact the COR Museum, 919-996-2220 for more information. 

Sites:

Borden Building at Fletcher Park
919-996-4362
820 Clay St, 27605

John Chavis Memorial Park
919-996-3286
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

City of Raleigh Museum
919-996-2220
220 Fayetteville St, 27601

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Mordecai Historic Park
919-996-4364
1 Mimosa St, 27604

Pope House Museum
919-996-2220
511 S. Wilmington St, 27601

Pullen Park
919-996-6468
408 Ashe Ave, 27606

Tucker House
418 N. Person St, 27604