Black History Month Walking Tours - Town of Wake Forest, NC
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 02/28/2024
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Know Before You Go
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Tours will start promptly at the designated time and be led by historic preservation and museum staff.
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Each tour will begin and end at Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St.
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Tours take approximately 90 minutes.
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Pre-registration is required by completing the sign-up form. Every participant must register individually.
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Space is limited to the first 15 participants to sign up.
- Please dress appropriately for the weather and be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
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On the day of the tour, please consider the health and safety of others by staying home if you are not feeling well.
Parking
Parallel parking is available along North Taylor Street and Walnut Street.
Inclement Weather
In the event inclement weather forces the cancellation of a scheduled tour, an email notification will be sent to everyone who has pre-registered announcing the cancellation.
Attention History Buffs!
Anyone interested in the history of Wake Forest is encouraged to visit the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St. The museum is free and open Tuesday-Friday, 9 am-noon and 1:30-4:30 pm, and Sundays, 2-5 pm. Please check the museum website for any scheduling changes.
The Historic Preservation Commission has also published walking tour brochures of the Downtown Historic District and Local Historic District. Both brochures are available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. In addition, the Downtown Historic District Tour is available online and the local historic district is available here.
For more information about historic preservation in Wake Forest, visit our website.
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