Joel Lane Museum House — Attraction in Raleigh

This is a beautiful colonial home in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The Joel Lane Museum House has been lovingly preserved and maintained by the colonial Dames for ever and this house is over 200 years old. A house built in 1762 by hand by craftsman, artists, Slaves, women who birthed 10 children to get 2, without electricity and hot water.

Women who hoofed it for a great cause for America and the beloved place we all want to be. To be Free! USA not some divided country! Joel Lanes' folks came from England English bloodlines and he built a life here and helped start Raleigh. He built a life here and made history here in Raleigh. Things better! Movers and Shakers. I wonder if Julia cooper Haywood an African American daughter of the Haywood's of Haywood Hall and slave and went on to principle of schools She was born into a hard life. Wouldn't let herself be too happy. She Changed the world. Bishop Curry changed the world! He married Meghan and Harry! He is lovely he just spoke at Christ church about Julia Cooper Haywood. People are craving history and legacy! This is where you see it. Visit here! Learn and Lean into our community's history and learn about the capital city Raleigh while visiting. Hear some music. Parks are top notch. Plus...

Ok this place is one of the oldest homes in Raleigh and Joel Lane is the contributor of the first 1000 acres to make Raleigh the capital of NC. I might be off with numbers but you get the gist. I was visiting from Virginia. Must see for your self step back in time. Staff is very knowledgeable and pleasant thank you my lovely tour guide. Support your local historical land marks share in the past with friends and family! They honor the former slaves that help maintain the property with a...

This visit was a planned stop. I had read a bit about the Joel Lane Museum and wanted to know more. We went on a 45-60 minute tour of the house and small grounds surrounding, guided by the museum director. He was very informative and gracious and obviously had a true interest in sharing what is known about Joel Lane and his family. We enjoyed this tour immensely and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in history and culture who is traveling in the...