Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh

Name: Joel Lane Museum House
Address: 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, 27603-1618, United States
Telephone: +1 919-833-3431

#17 among attractions in Raleigh

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Georgian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Joel Lane House, also known as Wakefield, was built in 1769 and is now a restored historic home and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Wake County and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings. The museum grounds include a detached middle-class home built circa 1790, a formal city garden, and a period herb garden. The house is named after Joel Lane, the "Father of Raleigh" and "Father of Wake County." ()

Coordinates: 35°46'40"N, 78°39'3"W

Address

160 S Saint Marys StHillsboroughRaleigh 27603-1618 United States

Contact

+1 919-833-3431

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Day trips

Joel Lane Museum House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Market, Pullen Park Carousel, Reynolds Coliseum, Sacred Heart Cathedral.

0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
22 min walk • City Market in Raleigh is a market located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in October, 1914. It became known as a historic place when Raleigh City Council secured a grant from the North Carolina Division of Archives & History to study the architectural resources surrounding Moore Square, in 1980.
0.7 miW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
19 min walk • The Pullen Park Carousel is a classic wood carousel at Pullen Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1900, the carousel contains 52 hand-carved basswood animals, 2 chariots, 18 large gilded mirrors and canvas panels and a Wurlitzer #125 band organ made in 1924 by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company of North Tonawanda, New York.
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
30 min walk • William Neal Reynolds Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of North Carolina State University. The arena was built to host a variety of events, including agricultural expositions and NC State basketball games.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh
14 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic church located on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The church served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Raleigh from 1924 to 2017.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh
16 min walk • The City of Raleigh Museum is a local history museum associated with Raleigh, North Carolina. The museum is located in the historic Briggs Hardware Building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and has a number of exhibits and programs that are free to the public.
0.8 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
20 min walk • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the main venue for the performing arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. The naming rights to the center currently are held by Duke Energy, which purchased them from the city in 2005 for a 20-year term at the cost of $7.5 million.
0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
20 min walk • The Pour House Music Hall is a music venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Pour House was opened in 1997 by Eric Mullen but eventually changed hands in 2012 to current owner Adam Lindstaedt.
1.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Garden, Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh
35 min walk • Raleigh Little Theatre is a community theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina, that produces 10 to 11 full productions annually and conducts youth and adult theatre education programs.
0.6 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh
15 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at the corner of Morgan and Salisbury Streets in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
14 min walk • The Red Hat Amphitheater is an amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center. The Raleigh Amphitheater books acts through an agreement with Live Nation, and is owned and operated by the City of Raleigh.
~1210 ftN
Church
Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh
6 min walk • Hillyer Memorial Christian Church is a historic church in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina located on Hillsborough Street. The church is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. The current church was built in 1915.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Joel Lane Museum House open?

Joel Lane Museum House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Joel Lane Museum House?

Nearby attractions include Montfort Hall, Raleigh (2 min walk), Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh (6 min walk), Boylan Heights, Raleigh (7 min walk), Tucker Carriage House, Raleigh (8 min walk).

How to get to Joel Lane Museum House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joel Lane Museum House:

Bus

Morgan St at Boylan Ave • Lines: 16 (5 min walk)
Hillsborough St at Boylan St • Lines: 4, 8 (6 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (5 min walk)