If you're a history buff, or even if you arn't the museum of history is pretty fantastic. there are lots of pieces of NC history in this museum,and lots of museum staff ready to tell you all about... More

If you're a history buff, or even if you arn't the museum of history is pretty fantastic. there are lots of pieces of NC history in this museum,and lots of museum staff ready to tell you all about them. in my old age I have gotten an appreciation for thinsg older than i am, and this museum is full of them. Admission is free, and there is a nice resturant attached for your dining enjoyment.
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The North Carolina Museum of History is a must see in downtown Raleigh. Spend an afternoon learning about North Carolina’s history. I have always enjoyed the exhibits the museum has to offer,... More

The North Carolina Museum of History is a must see in downtown Raleigh. Spend an afternoon learning about North Carolina’s history. I have always enjoyed the exhibits the museum has to offer, especially those dedicated to the civil war and Wright brothers. On my last visit I was also lucky enough to watch a play put on by a local church during Black History month. Admission is free and you can also rent the facilities.
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Looking for a great way to spend a day? The NC Museum of History offers high-quality programs and exhibits on a wide variety of topics. Representative exhibits include a collection of African... More

Looking for a great way to spend a day? The NC Museum of History offers high-quality programs and exhibits on a wide variety of topics. Representative exhibits include a collection of African American quilts made in NC from the civil war to just after WWII; objects collected for the museum by the Thirtieth Heavy Separate Brigade of the NC Army National Guard engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom; objects used by the Office of Strategic Services (a predecessor to the CIA) in operations during WWII; exhibits highlighting health care in NC including conventional medicine, self-care, faith and other healing systems; a NC sports hall of fame; and an exhibit focusing on the struggle for racial equality among African Americans and Native Americans in NC from the 1860s to the late 20th Century.
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