The Shaw House is typical of the antebellum houses which followed the cabins of the early Sandhills settlers. It is less elaborate than the seacoast plantations and has the charm and sturdy simplicity which was characteristic of the Scottish families who settled in...

John Charles McNeill died at an early age, but during his brief life he established himself as the foremost literary figure of the state and was hailed for many years by popular acclaim as North Carolina’s unofficial poet laureate. His home was moved in 1960 to the...

The site of a Revolutionary War skirmish, the House in a Horseshoe is a historic site in Sanford, North Carolina. At its website, you will discover a bit of the history of this "architectural gem" during the Revolutionary War and biographies of Whig colonel and...

The Joel McLendon Cabin, circa 1760, is the oldest standing structure on its original site in Moore County. The James Bryant House was built within 20 yards of the cabin in 1820. The McLendon Cabin then served as the kitchen. Special features include two fine...

Located on the site of a large plantation once owned by Colonel Theophilus Hunter, this two story, late Georgian style house was built by his son with the house containing a one story rear wing that adjoins the small late 18th century home of his father. The Dorothea...

The Pope House Museum, built in 1901, is a restored home once owned by Dr. M.T. Pope, a prominent African-American citizen of Raleigh, North Carolina. Since the early 19th century, the area where the Pope House is located has gone through many transformations.

The Joel Lane Museum House, “Birthplace of North Carolina’s Capital,” is a heritage site of statewide significance. It was the home of Colonel Joel Lane, a Revolutionary War patriot, who sold 1,000 acres of his land to the State of NC in 1792 for building the...

The North Carolina State Capitol, completed in 1840, is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of a major civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It is a National Historic Landmark. Be sure to drop by to see our new exhibits on African...

Construction on Haywood Hall began in 1799 on lots 190 and 191 in the new permanent state capital of Raleigh. As a member of the Council of State, John Haywood was required to live in the capital city. Originally the property included the entire block bounded by...

The Mordecai Mansion, built in 1785, is a registered historical landmark and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina that is the centerpiece of the Mordecai Square Historic Park. It is the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation.