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Year 1785 | Acres 3.2 | Landmarks In the heart of downtown Raleigh
The Mordecai House is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location.
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07/19/2024 4:42 pm
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Year 1785 | Acres 3.2 | Landmarks In the heart of downtown Raleigh
The Mordecai House is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location.
Director Joshua Ingersoll
Joshua.Ingersoll@raleighnc.gov
Historic Resources and Museum Program
Please begin your trip to Mordecai Historic Park at the Visitor Center. Guided tour tickets can be purchased here and visitors can find additional park information along with a gift shop, classroom, and exhibits. A permanent exhibit on the site’s history and a rotating exhibit are available to visitors for free at the Visitor Center.
Please Note: Public tours are not offered when field trip groups are on-site in the morning. Please call 919-996-4364 to check on tour availability.
The Visitor Center is located on the corner of Wake Forest Rd. and Cedar St. at 1101 Wake Forest Rd. Parking is available at 1 Mimosa St. as well as street parking along Cedar St. Signage is located throughout the park from the Mimosa St. parking lot to guide visitors to the Visitor Center. A short walk from the parking area which lines Mimosa Street. Please call 919-996-4364 if you have any questions or need any guidance.
Accessible parking spaces are available at the 1 Mimosa St. parking lot and next to the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 1101 Wake Forest Rd. The Visitor Center and the first floor of the Mordecai House are wheelchair, scooter, or Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV) accessible via ramps. Please call 919-996-4364 if you have any questions.
Check out Mordecai Historic Park's Digital Discoveries! You'll find fun activities, historic info, & even a printable board game.
Check out our calendar below for more information about programs and special events at Mordecai Historic Park, Borden Building at Fletcher Park, Tucker House, and the Historic Raleigh Trolley!
View the Historic Sites Programs and Special Events Calendar
To request a field trip, please fill out the form at the following link or call the Mordecai Visitor Center at (919) 996-4364 and we will reach out to confirm your visit as soon as possible: Mordecai Historic Park Education Program Interest Form
919-996-4364 | email
Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available at the 1 Mimosa St. parking lot as well as next to the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 1101 Wake Forest Rd.
Restrooms: Outdoor accessible restrooms are available at the comfort stations in the park (two red buildings located at the entrance of the park across from the Visitor Center; open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm). Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the Visitors Center (open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm).
Site Accessibility: The Visitor Center and the first floor of the Mordecai House are wheelchair, scooter, or Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV) accessible via ramps. Due to their historic nature, other buildings on the property and some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and may not be fully accessible. Guided tours provide historic context for these buildings in the outdoor portion of the tour as well as photos of interior spaces.
Tours and Resources: All buildings other than the Visitor Center are only open to the public on guided tours or during special events. Guided tours are not offered when field trip groups are onsite in the morning. Please call 919-996-4364 to check on tour availability. A virtual tour, virtual exhibit, and other digital resources can be found online and two free exhibits are available in the Visitor Center along with a self-guided map if you prefer to explore the park on your own. Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
Questions?
Contact Mordecai Staff at 919-996-4364 or email the Director of Historic Sites, Joshua Ingersoll, at joshua.ingersoll@raleighnc.gov.
Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the Rental Manager.
Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.
919-996-4364