The Birthplace of North Carolina's Capital

General Info

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.

HoursCLOSED NOW

Regular Hours:

Mon - Tue	Closed
Wed - Fri	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sun	Closed

Contact Info

Phone:

Main - 919-833-3431

Fax - 919-833-9431

Address:

728 W Hargett St Raleigh, NC 27603

Email:

Contact Us

Link:

http://www.joellane.org

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Categories

Historical Places, Museums, Tourist Information & Attractions

Payment Options

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