History

Journey through local history and travel to another era by visiting these businesses, restaurants, and bars where time stands still.
NC Freedom Park, which serves as a beacon of hope honoring Black North Carolinians, is open to the public in downtown Raleigh.
The proposed RDU quarry adjacent to Umstead State Park will move forward, following a recent court ruling.
Raleigh is a storied city with over 230 years of history. Learn more about the history of Raleigh and test your knowledge with a quick quiz.
Members of the community are invited to help create Dix Park’s cultural interpretation plan, an endeavor to acknowledge the history of the park and approach it with sensitivity, one of the first of its kind.
Monday, June 19 is Juneteenth — we gathered eight events in the City of Oaks to honor and celebrate the federal holiday.
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
Learn about Raleigh’s oldest residence.
Raleigh, NC has 230+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
Save the date for these empowering discussions, events, and exhibits in the City of Oaks.
The inclusive neighborhood bar and gift shop is moving to downtown Raleigh.
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American humorist — and Raleigh native — is coming home for “An Evening with David Sedaris” at the Martin Marietta Center on April 18, 2026, and tickets are on sale now
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This apple sage vinaigrette from Whiskey Kitchen is perfect for any and all autumnal salads thanks to seasonal ingredients + easy prep.
Check out these 20+ yoga studios around the City of Oaks, which offer holistic wellness outside the studio, smoothies, international retreats, and more.
We’ve rounded up three apple + pumpkin orchards and three local cideries to check out this fall.
You already know your favorite stands for ham biscuits, hot donuts, and corn cobs, but we’re here to teach you something new about the North Carolina State Fair.
Warm up with this spiced apple cocktail recipe, perfect for using fall produce.
We’re blowing out the candles to celebrate six years of RALtoday — here are some of our favorite articles from over the years.