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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.

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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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  • Historic Hope Plantation: Located near Windsor, NC, the plantation complex offers unique insights into the late 18th- and 19th-century rural life in eastern North Carolina and the South.
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts: A spectacular example of antebellum architecture, this home was commandeered by Federal troops after the fall of Fort Fisher during the Civil War. The Bellamy Mansion is now a museum that focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours.
  • Anson County Historical Society: This nonprofit organization provides educational, cultural, and recreational information concerning the rich history of Anson County.

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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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