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🌳 The birthplace of the City of Oaks

The history of the Joel Lane House
The oldest residence in Raleigh — a small, red house.
Raleigh’s oldest residence was built by enslaved people in 1769. | Photo by RALtoday
A proposed zoning request submitted last July outlines a plan that could change the neighborhood landscape across the street from the Joel Lane Museum House. A date has not yet been set for when the City Council will meet to discuss the zoning request — but we’ll let you know when we learn more. In the meantime, let’s dive into the significance of this historic home.

If you’ve found yourself at the intersection of St. Mary’s Street and West Hargett Street, you’ve driven past the small, red house with off-white shutters. Not to be dramatic, but the Joel Lane House is the reason why Raleigh exists. Built in 1769, this unsuspecting home is considered the birthplace of NC’s capital.

The site across there street (where the new tower is being considered) is where the Joel Lane House was originally erected. It was moved to its current location in 1911.

The house is where the first meetings of the Wake County Court took place and where Raleigh was selected as NC’s state capital. In 1769, plantation owner Joel Lane acquired thousands of acres of land after settling into Johnston County (now Wake County). Lane sold 1,000 acres of his property to NC in 1792 — the site where the City of Oaks was established.

Enslaved laborers of Lane built his plantation and its structures, and looked after his family. In the center of the museum’s herb garden is a sundial atop of a memorial for the 43 known enslaved people who lived on Lane’s plantation, which the museum uses as a teaching tool.

The Joel Lane Museum House now serves as an educational resource for field trips, history buffs, and Raleighites alike. In a typical year, the museum hosts roughly 4,000-5,000 people at the house and at offsite events.
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Events
Friday, March 24
  • The Secret Garden | Friday, March 24-Sunday, April 2 | Times vary | CLF Auditorium, 3209 Gresham Lake Rd., Ste. 136, Raleigh | $20 | Watch this classic family-friendly musical by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon.
Saturday, March 25
  • Away with the Fairies | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh | Free | Show up in your favorite fairy or fantasy attire to shop from local makers and food vendors at this whimsical family-friendly event.
  • Paint Like Van Gogh Workshop | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pleasant Valley Promenade, 6240 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $77-$92 | Create your own Van Gogh masterpiece at this immersive instructor-led workshop.
  • Recess: All Grown Up | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 12 p.m. | Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Be a kid again this adult-only party featuring ‘90s jams, a mechanical bull, axe throwing, and food trucks.
  • Floral Portraits: Powerful Women | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 1-5 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $80 | Join instructor Jennifer Clifton to create a floral portrait of an influential woman in your life; the class is open to ages 16+.
  • North Carolina Courage vs. KC Current | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 2 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary | Cheer on the Courage as they take on the KC Current.*
Sunday, March 26
  • Raleigh Night Market | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 1-5 p.m. | City Market, 306 Parham St., Raleigh | Free | Shop locally-made goods and enjoy live music + bites from food trucks.
  • Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 5 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $108-$400 | Watch the Canes play on as they honor their heritage on Whalers Night.
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Travel and Outdoors

3 reasons to plan a trip to Columbia, SC
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From rivers to restaurants, there’s plenty to pack a weekend with during a trip to Columbia. | Photo by Forrest Clonts
Ready for a springtime road trip? Here are three reasons you may want to pack a bag, hop in the car, and make the drive to Columbia, SC:
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News Notes

Weather
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Community
  • Wake County leaders are seeking community input to help chart the future of our city’s water. This short survey will help officials collect concerns for water usage throughout the county and develop a 50-year One Water Plan to ensure that the county has enough clean water. The survey will close on Sunday, April 23.
Arts
  • This Saturday, March 25, CAM Raleigh’s Spring Exhibition will open to the public. Curated by local artist Raj Bunnag, the exhibit includes six artist’s works to explore.
  • SEEK Raleigh is searching for artists to contribute to experimental public art projects supported by Raleigh Arts. Interested artists can propose up to four public art projects that would engage with the community. If the proposed project is selected by the panel, the city will provide space and funding.
Try This
  • The Friends of The City of Raleigh Museum are hosting the second-annual Raleigh Appraisal Fair with Leland Little Auctions on Saturday, April 15. This event is open to the public — with limited tickets available — and will offer the opportunity treasures to be assessed by experienced professionals.
Kids
  • Easter is just a few hops away. Not to worry... WRAL created a list of where to catch the Easter Bunny and where to find local Easter egg hunts + events around the City of Oaks.
Eat
  • Clyde Cooper’s BBQ is hosting its first BBQ, Brews, and Tunes dinner event on Friday, March 31. Enjoy live music and local craft beer while noshing on southern-style dishes. Reservations are not required, but are recommended.
  • Keep meaning to try new restaurants but find yourself back at your regular haunts? We’ve got the cure: Offline, a restaurant + social club that matches you with local restaurants each month and gives you up to $50 off the tab. Sign up with code RALTODAY to start your new monthly ritual, plus access special perks like half-off Brewgaloo kick-off party tickets.
Cause
  • Time to spring clean those closets, Raleigh. Merz Aesthetics and Dress for Success Triangle are collecting gently used purses + professional bags at the Dress for Success Confidence Boutique at WakeMed Stadium this Saturday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m. Bonus: Get discounted tickets for the NC Courage home opener.*
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  • $241. That’s the real price of a roundtrip ticket from Boston to Barcelona sold this year via Going — a travel membership that alerts you when flight prices drop. Sign up for a free membership or try an Elite membership for free if you’re interested in business and first class tickets, too.
DYK
  • Did you know today is the last day to enter our Six & Main Spring Forward Contest? The winner + two of their friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee/tea brand partners. Spring on over to Instagram to learn more.
Shop
  • Foot Locker + Kids Foot Locker are now one store, a “power” store, at Crabtree, located on the lower level near Promotional Court. This reimagined concept includes more women’s sport-friendly apparel and a local focus highlighting Raleigh and its surrounding communities.*
 
Outdoors

☀️ Work from home outside

Great spots to work outside in Raleigh
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The NCMA has plenty of spots to sprawl outside. | Photo by RALtoday
Charge your laptop and throw on a cap — it’s nice outside. For those who want to get some vitamin D during the workday, here are a few WiFi-included, sunny spots to bring your laptop.
  • Black & White, 327 W. Davie St., Raleigh | Monday-Sunday, hours vary | Grab a coffee and chocolate pick-me-up before heading outside to the cafe’s patio located under a canopy of trees.
  • NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Monday-Sunday | Work at tables in the museum’s courtyard or wander over to the vast Museum Park to work near your favorite sculpture.
  • Purr Cup Cafe, 210 Prospect Ave., Raleigh | Wednesday-Sunday, hours vary | This cat cafe’s patio has tables, umbrellas, and plants. Make a reservation to visit the kitties on your break.
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