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NC Freedom Park stands tall in downtown

NC Freedom Park is open with its beacon standing tall
People looking at the Freedom Park beacon.
There are plenty of spots to sit and soak in the park’s many testimonies. | Photo by RALtoday
NC Freedom Park has been in the works since the early 2000s. Now, the one-acre green space with the purpose of honoring Black North Carolinian heritage is open to the public and grounded by its awe-inspiring Beacon of Freedom.

Constructed between downtown government buildings on Wilmington Street, this is the first park in NC dedicated to commemorating the Black struggle for freedom. This notable project was designed by the late architect Phil Freelon, who also led the design team for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.

At the park, Raleighites can read Freelon’s inscription: “Anything is possible. Just think about how the forced migration brought us here and all the struggles we’ve faced and continue to face. Look at what we have been able to achieve as a people!”

From civil rights activist Ella Baker to historian Dr. John Hope Franklin, Freelon’s quote stands with the 20 “Voices of Freedom” inscribed along the five walking paths leading to the 45-foot-tall monument.

Freedom Park and it's beacon.

The Beacon of Freedom is visible at night, too.

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Photo by RALtoday

The NC African American Heritage Commission, Friends of North Carolina Freedom Park, Raleigh’s Holt Brothers Construction Company, Perkins + Will, the State Construction Office, the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and other state advisers helped bring this historical space to life.

Park bystanders can enjoy shaded sitting areas, landscaped beds surrounded by quotes of trailblazers and visionaries, and the beacon lit up at dusk each evening.

Before you explore this living testament to the universal ideas of liberty, resilience, and equality, plan your visit.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 28
  • Monday Night Trivia | Monday, Aug. 28 | 6:30-8 p.m. | West Street Dog, 400 W. North St., Ste. 110, Raleigh | Free | Grab your team and your furry friend to compete to win prizes and sip on $5 draft beers.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper: Freaks on Parade 2023 Tour | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $30-$130 | Rock out with these theatrical performers.
  • Beer & Banjos | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Head to the upstairs bar to listen to a free bluegrass show.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • Jazz In Moore Square | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Listen and groove to smooth sounds from Dreamroot and enjoy on-site food, beer, and wine vendors.
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Fall Plant Sale | Friday, Sept. 1-Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Homewood Nursery & Garden Center, 10809 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh | Free | Don’t miss 25% off all shrubs, trees + perennials, plus lean on the friendly, knowledgeable staff to help you select the right plants for your landscape.*
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News Notes
Development
  • Kane Realty announced a new project at the North Hills Innovation District called Tributary. Named for the adjacent creek that serves as a tributary to Crabtree Creek, the six-story residential building will add 320 luxury apartment homes and 6,000 sqft of ground-floor retail space to the growing district. Construction is expected to start in mid-2024.
Biz
  • According to a report by Axios, Raleigh’s bar and restaurant transactions using the Square app are lacking after 7 p.m. compared to other cities. So far in 2023, around 23% of food and bev transactions occurred between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m., this is two percentage points higher than last year, and 1.5 less than 2019. How can Raleigh improve its nightlife scene? Let us know.
Coming Soon
  • The NC Museum of History is opening a new exhibit, Furniture: Crafting a North Carolina Legacy, on Saturday, Sept. 16. The exhibition honors contributions that North Carolinians have made to the NC economy through furniture production.
Try This
  • NC State Athletics and R&D Brewing released a co-branded beer called Riviera. The premium Mexican-style lager is available to taste at R&D Brewing and cans will be sold exclusively at NC State athletic events and at select retail outlets surrounding the campus.
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Drink
  • Out with the hard, in with the high — seltzer, that is. Rebel Rabbit is leading the way with their alcohol-free, cannabis-infused seltzers that can be shipped anywhere in the US. Add to cart.*
 
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Yesterday, I joined The Green Monkey to celebrate its grand opening at 215 S. Wilmington St. While people browse the shop and sip on cold drinks upstairs, folks can now enjoy events like Wednesday night trivia and Thursday night music bingo in its new downstairs production space. For updates on events and hours, sign up for The Green Monkey’s email list on their website. Congrats, Rusty and Drew.
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