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Historic Oakwood and North Blount: Architecture and History Tour

Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Time: 1pm to 2pm

Venue: Heck-Andrews House, Raleigh

Price:

Category: Community

Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The neighborhood, often described as Raleigh's "open air museum", is widely celebrated as one of the most beautiful in the country. Travel through Oakwood with a professional historian guide and experience the evolution of American architecture, from the elegant Second Empire style to the playful Queen Anne style, the beautiful Italianate Style, and much more. This outdoor walking tour travels through the neighborhood and sees many of the neighborhood's most impressive homes.

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Historic Oakwood and North Blount: Architecture and History Tour

“Bring a sturdy stroller and a water bottle, as sidewalks can be uneven.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
1pm to 2pm
Where
Heck-Andrews House
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
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Historic Oakwood and North Blount: Architecture and History Tour
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Historic Oakwood and North Blount: Architecture and History Tour runs Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 1pm to 2pm.

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Heck-Andrews House is at 309 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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