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Haywood Hall Museum House and Gardens

Oldest house within Raleigh's original city limits on its original site; built in 1799 by State Treasurer John Haywood.

http://www.haywoodhall.org/

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  • Historical Highlights of North Carolina A brief history of the state beginning with the early history and a description of many of the native tribes of North Carolina including the Cherokee, Catawba, and the Coastal Algonquian. Find information about the Colonial Period, the Halifax Resolves, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and significant events in the twentieth century.

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  • The Historic Shaw Properties Site Museum: These restored homes, tool shed, and tobacco barn from the late 1700s and early 1800s can be toured at this historic site in Southern Pines.
  • North Carolina Museum of History: Get a sneak preview of the Museum before you visit! You can search for artifacts, preview the exhibitions, and read about important events in North Carolina history. The Museum offers teachers a variety of resources--many are online! Find lesson plans, information on history in a box kits, professional development workshops, and more!
  • Burgwin-Wright House Museum and Gardens: Visitors will enjoy the fine detail of the Georgian style architecture, the 18th and early 19th century furnishings and stories of the people who have lived in this house.

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This was the home of John Haywood, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina from the late 1700s to his death in 1827. He was a trustee for the University of North Carolina and Haywood County was named for him when it was formed in 1808.

When visiting the house, students will learn about John Haywood’s descendants, family portraits, furnishings and about 200 years of Raleigh’s growth.

The house is open from March through December on Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. There is no charge for admission. For special tours, contact the resident manager at 919-832-8357 or by email manager@haywoodhall.org.

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