On Saturday, July 25, at 2:00p.m., Raleigh City Museum staff will lead children and families on a historic walking tour of Fayetteville Street. Children will hear fascinating stories such as the search for Thomas Briggs' gold and the Governor's Mansion mystery. This tour will last approximately one hour and is open to the public. Children should be accompanied by an adult and the program is appropriate for ages 6 and up. This program is free but limited to the first 25 participants. Call (919)832-3775 ext. 11 to RSVP today!

Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Raleigh City Museum's newest exhibit, Portraits of Raleigh: Images of a City and Her People. This special exhibit highlights the faces and places that make Raleigh such a unique and vibrant city. Be on the lookout for upcoming adult and children's programs related to this new exhibit.

The Raleigh City Museum is located in the Historic Briggs Building at 220 Fayetteville Street. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Admission to the museum and programs is free. The permanent exhibits are, It Started With One Thousand Acres: Raleigh and its People, Raleigh's City Flag: 100 Years, and Let Us March On: Raleigh's Journey Towards Civil Rights. The museum's temporary exhibit, Portraits of Raleigh: Images of a City and Her People will run through the fall of 2009. Call (919) 832-3775 ext. 11 or visit our website at http://www.raleighcitymuseum.org/ for more information.

Related Links

1. http://www.raleighcitymuseum.org