Raleigh

Shaw University, Raleigh

Students enjoying free time at Shaw University in Raleigh; credit Raleigh CVB



Raleigh, the North Carolina Capital, is a city on the rise with family attractions, the arts, Black heritage sites, a historic black college, and lots of jobs. No wonder so many people are moving here.

History
Union General Sherman met with surrendering Confederate General Johnston at Bennett Place farmhouse

Cultural Sites
African American Cultural Complex and the annual Cultural Festival should not be missed

Restaurants
Jack’s Seafood & Soul Food is a local institution for foodies

Dreamville Festival in Raleigh

Dreamville Festival in Raleigh; Raleigh CVB

General Attractions
North Carolina Museum of History includes A folklife exhibit worth seeing

Family Attractions
Adventure Landing includes miniature golf, Laser Tag, an arcade, Adventure Speedway Go-Karts

Arts
Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts is the main venue for dance shows and concerts

Places of Worship
St. Paul AME Church, featuring Gothic Revival architecture, was established in 1849

Black History Month at the African American Cultural Complex

Black History Month at African American Cultural Complex

Historic Sites
Peace College Main Building served as the Freedmen’s Bureau state HQ in 1865-1872

Civil Rights Movement
Ella Baker was a powerful maverick who never accepted the male-dominated status quo

Trivia & Famous Residents
Black population in the Raleigh-Durham Metro Area is over 425,000

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