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A display from The Magic of the Fourth Ward exhibit with resident artifacts, including a washboard and religious vestments.
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Raleigh’s Fourth Ward highlighted in new exhibit at Martin Marietta Center
Visit The Magic of the Fourth Ward: A Journey Through Time and Culture at the Martin Marietta Center to learn more about this vibrant neighborhood destroyed by urban renewal.
February 25, 2026 02:33 PM
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NC Museum of History: Your Story is North Carolina’s Story
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A history of the NC State Fair
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Time capsule from 1894 found in downtown Raleigh
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The history of Durham’s Black Wall Street
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A history of Raleigh’s hospitals
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State of NC flag history
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Trevor Peters
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Raleigh’s historic Oakwood neighborhood
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45 years of Irregardless Cafe
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The Junior League of Raleigh celebrates 90 years of service
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The history of Raleigh’s Oberlin Village
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