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    State School for the Blind - State School for the Blind Historical Marker, Raleigh

    State School for the Blind

    2.0(1 review)
    1.1 mi

    This marker stands at an intersection in Pullen Park and points out the nearby presence of the…read moreNorth Carolina State School for the Blind. It is a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker but it is not numbered and is not in the search. The marker reads, "Established 1845 under leadership of Governor John Motley Morehead." The marker was erected in 1952 by the Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. The North Carolina State School for the Blind was established in 1845 as the North Carolina Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind. It was one of the first state-supported educational programs for children with disabilities in the South. The initiative was spearheaded by Governor John Motley Morehead, who was a strong advocate for education and the disabled. The school initially opened in Raleigh with four teachers and 23 deaf students between the ages of 8 and 32. By 1851, blind students began enrolling, and the institution expanded to include vocational classes such as shoemaking and sewing. The school remained open during the Civil War, although it faced challenges due to a lack of supplies. Over the years, the school underwent several changes, including desegregation in the 1960s and a name change to Governor Morehead School in 1964. Today, it continues to serve as a K-12 public school for the blind, providing education and support to students with visual impairments. There isn't a good spot to stop to read the marker unless you park in Pullen Park and walk over. [Review 2459 of 2024 - 3914 in North Carolina - 23471 overall]

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    Mordecai Historic Park - Bedroom in Mordecai House at Mordecai Historical Park

    Mordecai Historic Park

    4.4(22 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    The Mordecai House was opened this past weekend for the annual Holiday Open House. With COVID, it…read morewas a little different than usual. Names and phone numbers were taken as well as a temperature check and the typical questions asked about being ill and travel. Masks were required and hand sanitizer was available. The chapel and visitor's center were open too so they provided a wrist band after you were checked so you didn't need to be checked again. I was very impressed how well planned they were for this. The number in the house and each room were limited too. Volunteers were inside in each room to provide some history. The rooms were also decorated for different periods of time over 235 years from Victorian to the Civil War to The house is the oldest house in Raleigh on its original foundation. A lot of the original items are still in the home. Besides the house, the park has a garden, law office, kitchen, chapel so there is plenty to see or have a picnic in the park.

    Quaint area in downtown Raleigh with historic homes and buildings that have been preserved in their…read moreoriginal state. Unfortunately we arrived too late in the day to partake in the guided tour, but it was still interesting to walk around and read about the buildings. I would not make a special trip for just the Mordecai Historic Park, but it's definitely worth adding to your Itinerary if you're planning a trip to Raleigh.

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    Mordecai Historic Park - Front of Chapel at Mordecai Historical Park

    Front of Chapel at Mordecai Historical Park

    Mordecai Historic Park - In Mordecai House at Mordecai Historical Park

    In Mordecai House at Mordecai Historical Park

    Mordecai Historic Park - Piano in Chapel at Mordecai Historical Park

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    Piano in Chapel at Mordecai Historical Park

    Joel Lane Museum House

    Joel Lane Museum House

    4.2(6 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I stumbled upon this gem of a history lesson by accident while walking to downtown from our Airbnb…read more Catherine gave my son and I a great tour and history of Raleigh. I'm a history buff and she was able to keep me interested in an area of the country I know little of. Always fun to learn local history. It's free and enjoyable.

    I had never been to the Joel Lane House Museum so the Fourth of July Celebration was the perfect…read moretime. The museum offers free parking on St. Mary's Street and more parking in front of the house on West Hargett. Admission is usually charged but was free for this event as we were not given the official tour but received $4 off coupons to return for a tour. They provided Howling Cow ice cream and free lemonade too. So who was Joel Lane? Joel Lane is considering a Founding Father of North Carolina and Raleigh. He sold 1,000 acres of land to make Raleigh the State Capital. The Joel Lane Museum House is the oldest house in Raleigh and is older than Wake County. The decision to move North Carolina's Capital to Raleigh happened in the Joel Lane House. As they say "it was the room that it happened". Joel Lane was a slave holder of 43 adults and children. They are the ones who built the house and maintained the plantation, raising the livestock, cooking and caring for the Lane family. The museum provides a way for us to see how life would have been back then from the candles to the necessary to the toys they had to how they made yarn for clothing. The herb garden provided a method for medicine. The holiday event provided an overview but I am planning to return for a tour to learn more of the history and see all of the property.

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    Joel Lane Museum House - Gift shop

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    Joel Lane Museum House

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    Haywood Hall & Gardens

    Haywood Hall & Gardens

    4.6(7 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    We've just moved here from the West Coast, and family came to visit. They love historical homes and…read morehistory, but all the ones online that are so beautiful I guess are closed now, which is really sad!! So we didn't have any hopes for this one BUT ladies were there and helped us get a tour the next day!!! They were all so sweet and great!! My parents were so impressed with the facts of the tour and our tour guide that we talked about it for hours afterwards!!! So if you love history and gorgeous homes, make sure you sign up for a tour!! You can also stay in the house if you're having your wedding there!

    I got married at Haywood Hall & Gardens on 11/04/2017. We found Haywood Hall in July 2016 and…read moreimmediately fell in love! Greg, Haywood Hall's curator, is so helpful and can answer any question you might have about holding your wedding at the location. The grounds are beautiful and the house as the backdrop to the ceremony is unique. We spent about 16 months planning our wedding. Greg has lots of recommendations for outside vendors, as you need to bring everything, from tables and chairs, alcohol, food, cake, etc. in as none of this is provided by the venue. This gives you a lot of flexibility to plan your own wedding, but does require a lot of time and effort. Both the ceremony and reception sites are outdoor, so be wary of that because there is no flexible rain plan. It might not be the great choice for summer or winter, but mid-April through early June and mid-September through mid-November are perfect for holding a wedding. I've seen the springs blooms and we had peak fall colors the first week of November. Just an all-around unique piece of Raleigh that in my opinion is a great place to have your special day.

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    Haywood Hall & Gardens - The ceremony walk way.

    The ceremony walk way.

    Haywood Hall & Gardens - February 2018 - Haywood Hall getting a fresh layer of paint!

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    February 2018 - Haywood Hall getting a fresh layer of paint!

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