Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center
Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center, Historic residential building in Raleigh, United States.
The Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center contains exhibits about local history, a gift shop, and serves as the starting point for guided tours.
Built in 1785, the Mordecai House stands as the oldest structure in Raleigh, forming part of what was once Wake County's largest plantation.
The center leads educational programs about 19th-century daily life, including the experiences of enslaved individuals and connections to President Andrew Johnson.
Guided tours of the house and outbuildings operate hourly from 10 AM to 3 PM, with adult tickets priced at 7 dollars and youth at 4 dollars.
The property maintains a collection of 5,000 historical artifacts and features a garden recreated according to Ellen Mordecai's 1830s memoirs.
Location: Raleigh
Address: 1101 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA 27604 Raleigh 27604 Raleigh
Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 10:00-23:00
Phone: +19199964364
Website: https://raleighnc.gov/places/mordecai-historic-park
GPS coordinates: 35.79337,-78.63250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:50
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