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Active Adult Trip - Becoming Lunsford Lane

The Active Adult Program is thrilled to introduce one of our Read and Go Book trips! To learn more about our day and multi-day travel opportunities, visit the Active Adult Trips page.

Journey Through History: The Life of Lunsford Lane
Join Becoming Lunsford Lane author Craig Thompson Friend on a journey through the life of Lunsford Lane—a man who rose from slavery to secure freedom for himself and his family. Lane’s determination and courage in defying the rules of bondage and later navigating the challenges of free Black citizenship made him a hero to many enslaved Southerners and a symbol of hope to abolitionists.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the remarkable life of Lunsford Lane and the lasting impact of his fight for freedom.

  • Depart from Anne Gordon Active Adult Center at 9:10 a.m.
    (1901 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615)
  • Tour Joel Lane Museum House, NC State Capitol.
  • Lunch on your own at The Pit
  • Return to the Anne Gordon Center at 3 p.m.
  • Additional Trip Information

Details
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 20
Time: 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $25/Residents, $40/Non-residents

For trip questions and/or registration, contact Carmen Rayfield at 919-996-4734 or carmen.rayfield@raleighnc.gov

You must complete the Yearly Trip Registration before you can register for any trips.

Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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