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Joel Lane's house, a jewel of mid-Atlantic Georgian architecture, was built circa 1770 in North Carolina's back country.  In 1792, Joel Lane sold 1,000 acres to the state of NC for building the new capital city.  His house is open for tours led by costumed docents who will take you on a virtual trip back in time to the founding of the state and the nation. Also on the site is a gorgeous neo-colonial garden, herb garden, middle-class home of 1790, and a Visitors Center with a museum shop packed with delightful books, gifts, and souvenirs for young and old.

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The Birthplace of North Carolina's Capital

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - TueClosed
Wed - Fri:
Sat:
SunClosed
Extra Phones

Fax: 919-833-9431

Payment method
visa, master card, debit, check, cash
Location
At the corner of Saint Mary's and Hargett Streets near downtown Raleigh, NC.
Neighborhood
University
Amenities
On-street parking, public restroom newly built spring 2010, gardens (formal English and herb) with benches for rest & relaxation
Accreditation

American Association of State & Local History

Other Link

http://www.joellane.org

Categories
Historical Places, Museums, Tourist Information & Attractions
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