Welcome to the Joel Lane Museum House | The place where the history of Raleigh, NC was born. Come on in and enjoy it!

Upcoming Events & News
News
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Jun 1, 2009
Back in Stock--Chameleon on the Crabtree: The Story of Joel Lane
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Apr 28, 2009
Thank You to Bland Landscaping for Volunteering Here on Earth Day!
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Mar 27, 2009
New in the Gift Shop--Full-Color Notecards
Upcoming Events
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Jul 4, 2009
An Old-Fashioned July Fourth, 2009
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Sep 20, 2009
Colonial Tea 2009
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Oct 4, 2009
Lecture on George Washington’s 1791 Tour of the South
Visit the Birthplace of North Carolina's capital city.
Joel Lane built his home in the early 1770’s in what was a very rural part of North Carolina. He is called “The Father of Raleigh” because he facilitated the location of North Carolina’s capital city on his land in 1792. His faithfully-restored plantation manor was once deemed “The Best House for 100 Miles.”
We invite you to browse through the Joel Lane Museum House website and learn about the fascinating Colonel Lane and the house where North Carolina history was made.
previous nextHours of Operation
Open for Tours Led by Costumed Guides:
Regular Hours (March through mid-December):
Wednesday - Friday:
Tours at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 & 1:00
Saturday:
Tours at 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Sunday
Sunday afternoon tours available by appointment for groups.
Off-Season Hours (January and February):
In January and February, we are open for guided tours on Saturdays at 1, 2, and 3 pm. Sunday afternoon tours are available by appointment for groups.
If you would like to schedule a group tour at another time, please call the office at 919-833-3431 or click on contact to make an appointment.
The gift shop is open in January and February from 12:30 to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Links of Interest
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Haywood Hall Museum House and Gardens
Visit our sister site in Raleigh, NC built in 1799 -
Burgwin-Wright House
Another sister museum house in Wilmington, NC -
Raleigh Heritage Trail
View nine other historic sites in Raleigh -
Camp Flintlock
Hosting summer day camp in June 2009 at Joel Lane Museum House for elementary-aged children


