Best Local History Museum Cary Near Me

4worldlovers: A complete restoration in the 1990s converted the old Page-Walker Hotel into a living resource for the citizens of Cary. Today, the Page-Walker Arts & History Center is alive with classes, events, concerts, social gatherings, historical and fine arts exhibitions.

Subjects offered through the Page-Walker Arts & History Center include language arts, music, wellness, history, photography, and more. Summer camp offerings include clowning, history, traditional games, photography and Bluegrass music. Visit myCary to search for upcoming programs. If you are interested in offering a course, camp, or other program at the Page-Walker, please complete a program proposal.

The Page-Walker presents art exhibitions in the first and second floor galleries and first floor display case. The public is invited to view the works of talented regional artists on display during regular public hours, however it is recommended that you call ahead as these are multi-purpose spaces and may be in use for other activities.

The Town of Cary offers solo and group art exhibition opportunities at Page Walker Arts & History Center and other facilities around town. Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an application anytime. Visit Art Galleries for more information and an application.

The historic Page-Walker Arts & History Center is a perfect location for weddings, receptions, business meetings and social gatherings. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows and fine art provide an elegant, intimate and charming setting. The Page-Walker’s beautifully landscaped garden is a popular site for wedding ceremonies.

The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is host to a wide variety of special events including Herbfest, Performances at the Page, Victorian Christmas, Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, and many more. For upcoming events at the Page-Walker, see the calendar.

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Explore the beginnings of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, and the United States—from the colonial era, through the Revolutionary War, into the first years of a new nation. Discover history as it’s rarely taught: compelling human stories, told with accuracy and compassion by costumed docents who personalize each tour for our guests.

All tours are guided. The museum is not open to individual walkthrough.

Tours begin in the Visitors Center at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.

To bring American history to life by providing a rich understanding of regional North Carolina history and the struggles, sacrifices, and achievements of all those who lived in Piedmont North Carolina in the 18th century, with particular emphasis on the life and times of Colonel Joel Lane, his family, and the 43 people enslaved on his plantation.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2023 Wake County Colonial Dames’ annual Spring Cocktail Party. We are now making plans to support and celebrate the Joel Lane Museum House on: