The Pope House was built in 1901, and its 7,000+ artifacts story the lives of one of Raleigh’s most prominent African American families, including a set of vintage valentines.
Experts aren’t sure if these valentines were sent to or from the Pope family, and the cards have a cute rhyming scheme, similar to modern valentines.
Artifacts like these help uncover more about Raleigh’s history — and the US. Explore more from the Pope House Museum + the City of Raleigh’s various collections using its online database, including more vintage valentines. Plus, these materials are free to access by the public if you want to learn more.
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