Raleigh, North Carolina
Museums
City of Raleigh Museum
The COR Museum uses artifacts, exhibits, and educational programming to amplify and interpret the history of Raleigh, North Carolina. Their goal is to “Preserve Raleigh’s Past for the Future.”[1]
Joel Lane Museum House
With discussions and hands-on experiences, the Joel Lane Museum House strives to bring regional North Carolina history to life “and the life and times of those who lived in Piedmont North Carolina in the 18th century, with a particular emphasis on the Lane family [“The Father of Raleigh”] and the 43 enslaved people who lived and labored” there.[2]
Marbles Kids Museum
The Marbles Kids Museum provides an environment that is rich in imagination, discovery, and learning through play. They focus on these core initiatives: Ready Set Learn, Be Healthy, Be Active, Create, Innovate, Explore, Experiment, and Connect.[3]
North Carolina Museum of Art
With a collection spanning over 5,000 years, the North Carolina Museum of Art strives to provide countless cultural experiences to show the “transformative power of art.”[4]
North Carolina Museum of History
Through exhibitions, educational programs, and publications visitors at the North Carolina Museum of History are able to grasp the history and heritage of North Carolina in a “local, regional, national, and international context to assist people in understanding how the past influences the present.”[5]
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
With the vision of creating a knowledgeable and empowered society based on informed scientific decisions the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences aims to “illuminate the natural world and inspire its conservation.”[6]
Page-Walker Arts and History Center
The Page-Walker Arts and History Center is a social gathering area perfect for classes, concerts, and historical and fine art exhibitions located in a fully restored Hotel for use as a resource to the citizens of Cary, NC.[7]
Pope House Museum
The Pope House Museum is the only African-American house museum in the state of NC. Home of Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope who ran for mayor in the midst of the Jim Crow era.[8]
Raleigh Fire Museum
The Raleigh Fire Museum incorporates the history of the Raliegh Fire Department since its formation in 1912. By displaying hundreds of artifacts the museum is able to tell the rich history of the Raliegh Fire Department and the Raleigh Fire Department Historical Society.[9]
Historical Societies
1. Longleaf Historic Resources
https://www.ruthlittle.com/longleaf-historic-resources-about
As a historic preservation consulting firm, Longleaf Historic Resources “provides preservation services to owners, advocates, and developers of historic properties to the public sector.”[10]
2. The North Carolina Military Historical Society
https://www.ncmilitaryhistoricalsociety.org/
The North Carolina Military Historical Society honors the States’ rich military history through artifacts, photographs, papers, etc., to “promote the study and appreciation of North Carolina’s martial history and the role played by this State and her veterans in every conflict in American History.”[11]
3. Preservation North Carolina
Preservation North Carolina strives to promote and protect historic buildings and landscapes by acquiring “endangered historic properties and then finds purchasers willing and able to rehabilitate them.” They have saved more than 800 endangered historic properties.[12]
4. Wake County Historical Society
Through their endless efforts of advocacy and support, the Wake County Historical Society is able to preserve and publish the rich history of Wake County, North Carolina.[13]
Libraries
D. H. Hill Jr. Library
One of NC State's Campus Libraries, the D. H. Hill Jr. Library, provides millions of volumes of resources as well as specialty learning areas and digital makerspaces.[15]
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
One of NC State campus Libraries, the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, contains numerous working and reading spaces. They also provide an automated storage and retrieval system called bookBot.[16]
James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center
Located at Shaw University, the James E. Cheel Learning Resource Center “Exists to advance knowledge for the benefit of student learning and achievement through library resources and services.”[17]
Lucy Cooper Finch Library
Located on the William Peace University campus, the Lucy Cooper Finch Library provides countless resources from readings to technology to provide students and the community a place to relax and study.[18]
Oberlin Regional Library
By providing free access to books and resources with over 23 libraries across the county, the Oberlin Regional Library aims to “instill the love of reading and to foster the pursuit of knowledge for the residents of Wake County.”[14]
Richard B. Harrison Community Library
Part of Wake County's Public Library System, The Richard B. Harrison Community Library's mission is to “instill the love of reading and to foster the pursuit of knowledge for the residents of Wake County.”[19]
Newspapers
The Carolinian Newspaper
Serving the community for over 84 years, the Carolinian Newspaper provides vital information to the citizens of Raleigh.[20]
The News and Observer
Focusing on a commitment to the community, The News and Observer focuses on accuracy, fairness, freedom of speech, excellence, creativity, innovation, and diversity.[21]
Documentaries
Books
Assembled by Hannah Transou
Citations
[1] “About,” Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, accessed February 2024, https://www.cityofraleighmuseum.org/about.html
[2] “About Joel Lane Museum House,” Joel Lane Museum House, accessed February 2024, https://www.joellane.org/about-us
[3] “About Us,” Marbles Kids Museum, accessed February 2024, https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/about-us
[4] “About,” North Carolina Museum of Art, accessed February 2024, https://ncartmuseum.org/about-2/
[5] “About Us,” North Carolina Museum of History, accessed February 2024, https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/visit/about-us-0
[6] “Welcome,” North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, accessed February 2024, https://naturalsciences.org/about/welcome
[7] “Page-Walker Arts and History Center,” Cary, North Carolina, accessed February 2024, https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/facilities/page-walker-arts-and-history-center-1440
[8] “Pope House Museum,” Raleigh, North Carolina, accessed February 2024, https://raleighnc.gov/pope-house#paragraph--314836
[9] “About Our Organization,” Raleigh Fire Museum, last updated February 2024, https://raleighfiremuseum.org/about/
[10] “Longleaf Historic Resources,” Ruth Little, accessed February 2024, https://www.ruthlittle.com/longleaf-historic-resources-about
[11] “About Us,” NC Military Historical Society, accessed February 2024, https://www.ncmilitaryhistoricalsociety.org/about-1
[12] “About,” Preservation North Carolina, accessed February 2024, https://www.presnc.org/about/
[13] “Historical Sketch,” Wake county Historical Society, accessed February 2024, https://www.wakehistory.com/about
[14] “Oberlin Regional Library,” Kulture City, accessed February 2024, https://venue.kulturecity.org/venues/oberlin-regional-library
[15] “D. H. Hill Jr. Library,” NC State University Libraries, accessed February 2024, https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/hill
[16] “James B. Hunt Jr. Library,” NC State University Libraries, accessed February 2024, https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/hunt
[17] “Shaw University Libraries,” Shaw University, accessed February 2024, https://www.shawu.edu/libraries/
[18] “Library,” William Peace University, accessed February 2024, https://www.peace.edu/academics/academic-resources/library/
[19] “Richard B. Harrison Community Library,” Kulture City, accessed February 2024, https://venue.kulturecity.org/venues/richard-b-harrison-community-library
[20] “Columns and Editorials,” The Carolinian Newspaper, last updated February 28, 2024, https://caro.news/
[21] “About Us,” The News and Observer, last updated December 2020, https://www.newsobserver.com/customer-service/about-us/
[22] “Moving Midway,” IMDB, accessed February 2024, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1051245/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_ov_pl
[23] “Oberlin: A Village Rooted in Freedom,” PBS, accessed February 2024, https://www.pbs.org/video/oberlin-a-village-rooted-in-freedom-qubmgq/#:~:text=02%2F15%2F2020%20%7C%2056m,formerly%20enslaved%20%26%20free%20Black%20people.
[24] “Rocaterrania,” IMDB, accessed February 2024, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1488060/
[25] “Historic Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh,” Arcadia Publishing, accessed February 2024, https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467150880
[26] “Historic Raleigh,” Arcadia Publishing, accessed February 2024, https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9780738514406
[27] “Raleigh: A Brief History,” Everand, accessed February 2024, https://www.everand.com/book/266803086/Raleigh-A-Brief-History
