Pope House Museum, African-American house museum in downtown Raleigh, United States
The Pope House Museum occupies a two-story residence at 511 South Wilmington Street, featuring original furnishings and family artifacts from the early 1900s.
Built in 1901, this house belonged to Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, a graduate of Shaw University who became one of the first licensed African-American physicians in North Carolina.
The museum contains more than 3,000 historical items, including Dr. Pope's medical instruments, voter registration card, and his father's freedom documentation from 1851.
Visitors can explore the museum through guided tours on Saturdays from 9:00 to 16:00 and Sundays from 13:00 to 16:00, with free admission for all guests.
The residence stands as North Carolina's single African-American house museum, preserving the legacy of the only Black candidate for mayor in a Southern capital during Jim Crow.
Location: Raleigh
Opening Hours: Samstag 09:00-16:00; Sonntag 13:00-16:00
Website: http://popehousemuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 35.77330,-78.63856
Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:28
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