📜 Oldest house in Raleigh, built in 1769 by Joel Lane.
🔍 Explore 18th-century plantation life with costumed docents and learn about Joel Lane, the 'Father of Raleigh' and Wake County.
🏛️ Discover Raleigh's origins and explore a historic 18th-century plantation house
👨👩👧👦 Educational programs for all ages
🌳 Explore historic gardens
🗣️ Enjoy free guided tours by costumed docents
📚 Discover the early history of North Carolina and Wake County
♿ Limited accessibility to historic buildings (steps required)
👶 Strollers prohibited inside historic buildings
📞 Call ahead for groups larger than 6 people.
🗓️ Check website for special closures, events, or tour availability on special dates.
💰 All museum tours are free of charge; craft activities for field trips are $4.00/child.
🕒 Wednesday-Friday 10am-2pm; Saturday 1pm-4pm. Tours start on the hour (at 1, 2, 3 on Saturdays). Closed Dec 22 - Jan 9.
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