Hidden historical gem with fascinating history. Girls' school that taught science, math etc during…read morecivil war time. Quite progressive! Also place that Mary Todd Lincoln's close friend and dress maker lived. A great find in our visit to Chapel Hill NC!

This historic site is very unique, because it's history is so well documented. The student's…read moreletters are full of details that make you understand their time there. My wife and I will definitely go back when there is a presentation. The staff was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting.

It's small but informative. I liked the computer system of chronological history and the…read moreinformation tab within. There was a lot of immersive information. Then you walk outside for more history. It was really cool and it's free. They do accept donations.

We've been by several times to see the changing exhibits. Not really a full museum but a little…read morespot near downtown with some permanent exhibits and the themed ones that rotate through. We live here but if you've never been to Durham, you might not know about its significance for tobacco, civil rights, and Research Triangle Park. It's free but you can make a donation. I think all the staff are volunteers. One interesting feature is you can look out different windows and see depictions of what that area looked like decades ago. They also have special events on occasion (the had outdoor booths and free donuts last time) so check out their schedule.

I visited for a Juneteenth event. I thought the event was organized well. I enjoy educational…read moreevents geared towards Juneteenth. I'm glad I could attend the event. The staff here for the event were welcoming and pleasant.

Such a great local museum and located right in downtown area where other cool places can be seen…read moreand visited! The museum gives a great snapshot of Raleigh's historical beginnings and significance. And it's free! But donations are welcomed. Friendly and helpful staff at the reception area. And they have a gift shop with cute merchandise

The Chatham Historical Museum focuses on Chatham County's history. The museum is located in the…read moreChatham County Courthouse. The courthouse had a massive fire in 2010 and the bricks were the only thing that could be salvaged. There are photos documenting the rebuilding process. The museum has free admission. The museum is mostly in one room but there is a gallery in another room and a gift shop. The museum tells about the people from Chatham County. There is a section that deals with the land and the agriculture of the area. Another section focuses on education and an old school. Veterans are also given a section of the museum and a tribute. Volunteers run the exhibit and are happy to answer and questions you have. The hours the museum is open are limited but if it is open when you are in Downtown Pittsboro it is worth a stop.

Nice older venue that's been well maintained. Lot of history here! We saw Audra McDonald and the…read moreacoustics were flawless. Seats comfortable. View good from row G on the left. Good signage, had no problem finding our seats. Friendly folks at the door. Clean, nice restroom, with surprisingly less of a wait than I would have expected after a 90 minute show. Only issue is PARKING. Plan accordingly, as there isn't any that we could find on campus, at least not while school is in session. There is plenty of public parking behind Franklin Street on Rosemary, and it's a short walk. TIP: The Carolina Inn is within close walking distance. Great spot for a before or after drink, snack or meal. Of course Franklin Street is full of places as well.

The people running the VIP tickets for the Eric Church concert were extremely rude and slandered…read moreyou and the parking there is non-existent. Church should have had his small show somewhere else. Also bunch of drunks were there.

This location is now a Theater company that previously was the Art center. We went to this location…read morefor a piano recital and the decor and layout is pretty much the same as when the Art center was operational. The layout for the recital was organized and the location is easy to find. Parking is shared by several businesses.

I always have a good time at the Museum of Life and Science's "adult after hours events". They…read moreusually have the events set up through the two stories of the main building, with local vendors, museum volunteers and employees at different booths and tables throughout. The Science of Sour event had everything from pickle tasting tables to local restaurants [Mixed Korean Bistro] passing out kimchee/sauerkraut samples to sourdough versus rye bread tastings [Boulted Bread] to build you own pickle derby cars. While full drinks are available for purchase, they also had a handful of beer/liquor vendors passing out samples: Haw River Farmhouse Ales, Bull City Burger & Brewery passing out a Golden Pickle ale, Mystic and Fair Game Beverage Co. handing out liquor samples and even a couple business with kombucha samplings. Joe Van Gogh was also passing out some iced coffee upstairs! In addition to the local business, there were lots of "science" stations: make your own sauerkraut workshop, a hands on station to see dough with gluten versus no gluten, and the Fermentophone was awesome! A multi-sensory installation in which an algorithmically generated musical composition is performed by LIVING cultures of bacteria and yeast! The after hours events are always laid out with lots of space for the large crowd that gathers. I do think the tickets for these events are a little steep for what you get [$25/non-members & $20/members]. It's convenient because you get a lot of information, but you also might find yourself trying to be sold products by some of the local vendors. Also, make sure you "plan" out your evening when you get to the event and check the handout they give you. They usually have special Q&A's or sign-up required activities, so you'll have to make sure you're on top of that. Overall, the after hours events remind me of a pop-up shop that you have to pay to get into BUT get the benefit of being guaranteed a tasting/testing of products. AND in addition to the local pop-up shops, you also get science "how-to" lessons on the subject being discussed. If this is your idea of a good night, then you'll love these events.

The Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum is just up the road from Howling Cow Creamery. Its hours are…read morelimited, so check before trying to visit. Tours of the campus and facilities are offered. I've taken both the walking tour and the tram tour. The museum honors William Rand Kenan, Jr. He was a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate and a North Carolina resident. He had a passion for dairy farming. So how did these cows end up at NC State and not UNC-Chapel Hill? In Kenan's will, he left his dairy farm, 78 Jersey cows, and an agriculture education endowment to the University of North Carolina System. The university system chose NC State as it had the College of Agriculture, pastures, and animal husbandry programs and students who could handle the cows. So NC State owned these cows and the farm in Lockport, NY and needed to transport them to Raleigh. Thankfully, the endowment was $2 million. This fund allowed for their care and dairy research. The museum came about in 2016 and officially opened in 2018. From the outside, it looks like a dairy barn. Inside, it is a hands-on museum with many storyboards as well. You can hear how cows "moo" in other parts of the world. You can learn how food moves through a cow's digestive track. You can try churning some butter. You can learn about Kenan and the cows, too. On this tour, I opted for the 30-minute tram tour, where you can see the cows from a distance, the new arrivals, the fields where their food is grown, and the milking bar from the tram. It gave a good overview without needing the biohazard gear. Corn, Hay and Sorghum Fields grow their food. There is a grain mill on site. Animal nutrition students ensure that the cows have a scientifically formulated diet with vitamins and nutrients so they remain healthy and produce the ultra-rich milk that makes the ice cream so good. The butterfat is used for the Howling Cow ice cream, the milk is distributed for on campus dining and markets, and the surplus goes to the state hospitals and prisons. Howling Cow Creamery opened in 2020 and made this agritourism possible. Kenan's legacy is in every bite of Howling Cow ice cream. If you get an opportunity to check out this mostly-student-run operation, I highly recommend it.