Raleigh Historic Sites  Founded as North Carolina's state capital in 1792, Raleigh reaps many rewards for history lovers. Visit the State Capitol to learn about secret rooms, ghost stories and the principles upon which the State of North Carolina was founded while viewing George Washington in a Roman Toga. Historic Oakwood is a Victorian style neighborhood and features an old graveyard full of prominent Raleigh figures. Among several historic homes to tour is the Executive Mansion, which was made entirely of materials from North Carolina. Take a walking tour through downtown Raleigh, where most every building has a story to tell.
Historic Sites Arts Lover Historic Weekends in Raleigh Raleigh History Events African American Heritage Downtown Walking Tour Raleigh Travel Itinerary from National Register
|