Oak View: Plantation to Park
Location :
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
Status :
OpeningActivity Type :
History & Cultural EducationAbout Camp
Join us for an engaging tour around the property as we discuss the history of Oak View from plantation to park. You'll hear about the lives of the people – enslaved and free, landowner and landless – who lived, labored, and built community here before and after the Civil War. Free and open to all ages, but best suited for upper-elementary and older. Registration is required for all participants and walk-up registration is available.We will run the program rain or shine, so please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing. The tour will take place primarily outdoors, with the option for participants to explore the historic buildings while maintaining social distancing. The tour includes standing and walking between buildings on brick paths.