History

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.
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Raleigh restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1881 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
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.
More from RALtoday
From historic houses to kid’s museums, check out this list of local venues to host your special event in the City of Oaks.
This year’s U-Haul Growth Index numbers are in, and the Raleigh metro came in at No. 8. Here’s what that means for you and your new neighbors.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself or are zero-proof curious, these places provide drinks that still enables fun during Dry January.
The City of Oaks is preparing for a jam-packed year. There are plenty more, but we’ve compiled 26 of the biggest Raleigh events to attend this year — don’t miss them.
If you’re looking for plans to bring in the new year, Raleigh is bustling with events. Explore each event and plan where you’ll bring in 2025.
Sponsored
For the first time since 1990, you can back the Pack in the NCAA men’s soccer finals — and it’s all happening in Cary.
If you’re a fan of real trees over artificial, this list is for you. We’re highlighting 10 local spots to pick up Christmas trees in Raleigh, including home delivery options, pre-flocked trees, and NC-famous Fraser firs.
Our readers have spoken — here are the best local spots our city has to offer, from the best coffee shop to the best apartment complex to the best dentist.