Historian-guided walking tour exploring the history of Raleigh's African American community, meeting at Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar.
The Raleigh African American History Tour is back in downtown Raleigh this Sunday, October 11, from 4 to 5 PM. It's a historian-guided walking tour that takes in the landmarks, sites, and stories connected to African American history in the heart of the city. If you've spent any time walking downtown, you've probably passed a dozen of these spots without ever knowing the stories behind them; this is one way to actually hear them.
Rather than staying in one place, the tour moves through the streets, stopping at different points along the way. A historian leads the group, so you're not just looking at buildings—you're getting the context and the narratives that tie them together. It's a guided walk, which means you'll be on your feet for the hour, moving from one site to the next as the tour unfolds.
The tour focuses on the African American community's history within downtown Raleigh, so the landmarks and stories are all rooted right here in the city. It's a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon if you're interested in the local history that doesn't always make it into the plaques on the wall.
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Everything kicks off at Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar in downtown Raleigh, which serves as the meeting location. The tour runs from 4 to 5 PM on Sunday, October 11, so you'll be back and done by early evening.
