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; 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 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