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Welcome to the web site of the Raleigh City Museum.
The museum is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and
interpreting the history of Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city.
We are located in the historic Briggs Building
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"The Raleigh City Museum preserves Raleigh's past for the future." 
Celebrating 25 Years: The 1983 “Cardiac” Pack DATE: Saturday, April 12th MORE: Join us at the Raleigh City Museum to look back at the 1983 “Cardiac Pack” and their legendary run through the NCAA tournament. Author Tim Peeler will moderate as special guests Ernie Myers, Lorenzo Charles, Cozell McQueen, Alvin Battle, Mike Warren, Walt Densmore, and others reminisce about the team. Afterwards, everyone is invited to join us at the nearby Pit Barbecue Restaurant, where we will watch the 1983 NCAA Championship game between Houston and NCSU. Call 919-832-3775 for more information.
Children’s Program: Fayetteville Street Mystery Tour DATE: Saturday, April 19th MORE: Fayetteville Street is perhaps the most storied street in all of downtown Raleigh. Children ages 6 and up will be invited to join Director of Education & Outreach, James Sutton on their own walking tour of our city’s “main street”. Each child will receive an investigation notebook and they will use information that they learn along the way to solve various “crimes”. This program is free and all materials are provided. Parents are asked to accompany their children on the tour. Call 919-832-3775 for more information.
April is Raleigh History Month On April 5, 1792 the land used to build the city of Raleigh was deeded to the State of North Carolina. In celebration of our city’s founding, and by proclamation of Mayor Charles Meeker, April is Raleigh History Month. The Raleigh Heritage Trail, a consortium of different local history libraries, museums, and parks will be hosting events all month in honor of the city of Raleigh and its rich history. As a part of the Heritage Trail, the Raleigh City Museum is offering its April Programs in honor of Raleigh History Month. To see the other sites and check out the other programs going on in honor of this celebration please visit the new Raleigh Heritage Trail website. You can also find out more information about Raleigh History Month by calling James Sutton at 919-832-3775 ex 11.
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