Historic Sites
Borden Building/Fletcher Park
820 Clay Street, 919-831-6430
The Borden Building is one of two remaining buildings on the former campus of the Methodist Home for Children. Built in 1900, it was home to the superintendent of the orphanage and later served as home to hundreds of children. Purchased by the City of Raleigh in 1982, the house and its companion, Fred Fletcher Park, provides a wealth of history and tranquility in an urban setting. The Borden Building was extensively renovated in 1992 and is presently available for weddings, receptions, meetings, small conferences.
Mordecai Historic Tours
Mordecai Historical Park, 1 Mimosa Street, 919-857-4364
The Mordecai House was once the seat one of the largest plantations in Wake County. In addition to the Mordecai House the park now holds the kitchen where Andrew Johnson, the 17th president, was born, the 1847 St. Mark’s Chapel and an herb garden re-created to resemble descriptions found in old family diaries. The park is only one mile from the State Capital and downtown Raleigh and is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Some areas in Mordecai Historic Park are available for weddings, receptions, and other approved functions. more >
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours
The Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour, a narrative tour, operates every Saturday March through December from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travel back in time and see Raleigh’s 200-year history from a historic perspective on the Raleigh Trolley. From the first mule-drawn street-car in 1886, to the electric trolley cars in 1933, the trolley was a constant fixture on the Raleigh street scene. Bloomsbury Park opened in 1912 at the end of the trolley line near Old Lassiter Mill. After an absence of five decades, CAT returned the trolley Raleigh's downtown in 1996.
The Trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park on the hour, but can be boarded at any stop along the tour. There is unlimited same day boarding and reboarding. See map. | RTNSV video
Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for youths (ages 7-17) and children 6 and under are free. Mordecai Historic Park offers free parking. For more information, call (919) 857-4364. more >
Pullen Park
Pullen Park was founded in 1887, and named in honor of Richard Stanhope Pullen, who donated the land to the City of Raleigh. He began the development of the park as we know it today with the planting of trees, shrubbery, and crops to feed the city’s horses.
Pullen Park was founded on March 22, 1887 by Richard Stanhope Pullen. Once farm land, Mr. Pullen donated the land as a gift to the City of Raleigh to be used as park land. He characterized it as on old cow pasture, red and rocky. He intended this land to be used for the recreation use and pleasure of the inhabitants and the visitors to the City of Raleigh. Through his visions, Pullen Park became the first public park in North Carolina.
Mr. Pullen built the city’s first swimming pool in 1891 which was made out of wood and to be used exclusively by men. Later in 1895, Mr. Pullen had designated a second location for a swimming pool to be used exclusively by ladies and girls. From 1899 to 1938, a small animal zoo occupied some of the grounds in Pullen Park. The first miniature train was purchased in 1950. Through years of development, the park has added a carousel, train, kiddie boats, pedal boats, concessions stand, picnic facilities, indoor aquatic center, community center, arts center, ball fields, tennis courts and a theatre to make it what it is today. According to the census of the National Amusement Park Historical Association, Pullen Park is the 14th oldest amusement park in the world.
The park now offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages, including amusement rides, swimming, a children’s playground, picnic shelters, lighted tennis courts, classes, fitness programs, workshops and art classes.
Tucker House
418 N. Person Street, 919-831-6009
The Tucker House is owned and operated by Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department. Located in historic Oakwood this beautiful historic house that is available for weddings, receptions and parties.
Joel Lane House
728 West Hargett Street, 919-833-3431
The Joel Lane House was built in the early 1770's for "The Father of Raleigh," who facilitated the location and creation of the permanent North Carolina capital city. His faithfully-restored plantation manor was once deemed "The Best House For 100 Miles." The Joel Lane House is open March 1 through mid-December for walk-in tours. Tours are given every hour Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, $3.00 for students, children 6 and under and members of the Joel Lane Historical Society are admitted free. Visit the Joel Lane House website
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