Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum

Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum then.now.next. The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum is a non-profit that supports the City of Raleigh Museum, as well as the M. T. Pope House Museum.

For more than 200 years, North Carolina’s capital city had no repository for its historical artifacts, no place to preserve its past, and no institution to educate its citizens and visitors. That all changed in 1993 when the COR Museum (formerly Raleigh City Museum) debuted its first exhibit. The COR Museum grew out of the dream of local historian Beth Crabtree, and after Beth’s death, the vision

and perseverance of Mary Cates, and countless dedicated volunteers. The museum operated as a nonprofit until July 2012, when the City of Raleigh assumed operational control. While the City remains in charge of the museum, it is also supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. The COR Museum is an integral part of the community for the services it provides to the general public. As the state capital and as its own municipality, Raleigh has a unique history that is worth recognizing and sharing.

05/31/2026

The wallpaper is done and the Pope Family's furniture is back in place!

Come out and see the new look! Stay tuned for posts outlining our process and how this came to be, as well as before-and-after photos.

The Dr. M. T. Pope House is the home of one of the first licensed Black doctors in Raleigh and was built in 1901. We are located at 511 S. Wilmington Street, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm!

Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the WeekFor nature lovers and note-takers alike—meet our Morel Mushroom Jotter 🍄📓Made by Blac...
05/31/2026

Sunday Spotlight ✨ Item of the Week

For nature lovers and note-takers alike—meet our Morel Mushroom Jotter 🍄📓
Made by Blackbird Letterpress, this pocket-sized notebook features a beautifully illustrated morel mushroom and is perfect for lists, sketches, or observations on the go.

📍 Available in the City of Raleigh Museum gift shop
💲 $9

The Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum is currently offering our Historic Black Neighborhood Walking Tour of the Third Ward nei...
05/29/2026

The Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum is currently offering our Historic Black Neighborhood Walking Tour of the Third Ward neighborhood on Saturdays and Sundays!

Located by Shaw University, the Third Ward was a thriving community of culture, enterprise, and education.

Tours meet at the Pope House at 511 S. Wilmington Street.

While we don’t walk all the way down to Leonard Medical School on this tour, we do discuss the history of this building and it can be seen from one of our stops. Leonard Hall, formerly known as Leonard Medical School, graduated nearly 400 Black doctors during it's 36 years. Shaw University founder Henry Tupper dreamt of a medical school at the University as early as 1866, and in 1880, Shaw students began building this school by hand.

They dug clay for brick making and a 34-room dorm was completed in spring 1881. In 1881, thirteen students had pursued a preliminary medical course in anticipation of the school opening. In January 1885, a 25-bed hospital opened; this allowed for the introduction of clinical instruction.

In 1886, the first six students graduated, including our own Dr. Pope.

Register for the tour with the City of Raleigh’s Reclink at https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/raleigh-historic-black-neighborhood-walking-tour

Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, May 30th, for the 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum on f...
05/29/2026

Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, May 30th, for the 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum on from 10 am to 3:30 pm!

Don’t miss your chance to attend one of our largest annual events, meet local children's book authors and purchase signed copies of their work.

We are also thrilled to have Jeghetto's Puppets returning this year again!

Be sure to check out this recent episode of Oak City Move, featuring one of our longtime collaborators: Rafael A. Osuba!...
05/28/2026

Be sure to check out this recent episode of Oak City Move, featuring one of our longtime collaborators: Rafael A. Osuba!

Rafael brings some of our most popular events to the City of Raleigh Museum.

Come out for his International Children's Day, coming up this Saturday, May 30th, from 10 am to 3:30 pm.

You can meet authors, get signed copies of their books and see a free performance by master puppeteer Jeghetto!

https://oakcitymove.transistor.fm/episodes/rafael-a-osuba-and-the-4th-annual-international-childrens-day-festival

05/27/2026

Join us for our Lunchbox Lecture Series on the second Thursday of every month! For May, City of Raleigh Museum Director Abby Kellerman helped us celebrate National History Preservation Month, as well as Fayetteville Street and our historic 1874 Briggs Building!

05/27/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 30th, for the 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum on from 10 am to 3:30 pm!

We will have the authors of these books and more to meet and greet and sign copies of their books!

05/27/2026

Join us this weekend on Saturday, May 30th, for the 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum on from 10 am to 3:30 pm!

Don’t miss your chance to attend one of our largest annual events, meet local children's book authors and purchase signed copies of their work.

We are also thrilled to have Jeghetto's Puppets returning this year again!

We're spotlighting our authors for the 4th Annual International Children's Day!Meet Featured Author Ronald Williams!Rona...
05/26/2026

We're spotlighting our authors for the 4th Annual International Children's Day!

Meet Featured Author Ronald Williams!

Ronald is the creator of Genius Reading and Genius World, a children’s literacy and entertainment brand focused on making reading fun, rewarding, and empowering for kids.

Through books, live events, and the Genius Reading League app, Ronald has helped reach thousands of families—selling over 12,000 books and hosting 300+ literacy events across communities.

His storytelling centers around positive representation, imagination, and life lessons, bringing characters like Jewel the Magical Chef and Bryson Fars the Millionaire Sportscaster to life to inspire children to read, learn, and believe in themselves.

On May 30th, come meet the Genius Crew, discover their books, and celebrate a day filled with stories, creativity, and family fun in downtown Raleigh!

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¡Nos entusiasma presentar a Ronald Williams y a "The Genius Crew", maravillosos autores que nos acompañarán en el 4.º Festival Anual Internacional del Día del Niño, celebrado en el Museo de la Ciudad de Raleigh y en la Feria Bilingüe del Libro de Luisito!

Ronald Williams es el creador de *Genius Reading* y *Genius World*, una marca de alfabetización y entretenimiento infantil enfocada en hacer que la lectura sea divertida, gratificante y empoderadora para los niños.

A través de libros, eventos en vivo y la aplicación *Genius Reading League*, Ronald ha logrado llegar a miles de familias, vendiendo más de 12.000 libros y organizando más de 300 eventos de fomento a la lectura en diversas comunidades.

Su narrativa se centra en la representación positiva, la imaginación y las lecciones de vida, dando vida a personajes como *Jewel, la Chef Mágica* y *Bryson Fars, el comentarista deportivo millonario*, con el fin de inspirar a los niños a leer, aprender y creer en sí mismos.

¡Vengan a conocer a *The Genius Crew*, descubran sus libros y celebren un día repleto de historias, creatividad y diversión familiar en el centro de Raleigh!

Address

220 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
6pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+19199962220

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