North Carolina Historic Sites

The North Carolina State Capitol, completed in 1840, is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of a major civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It is a National Historic Landmark.

Please Note

Capital Area Visitor Services (CAVC) is now located in the lobby of the North Carolina Museum of History. It is a permanent information and rest center for more than 100,000 annual visitors to Raleigh's state-owned and cultural attractions. Groups of 10 or fewer wanting only to tour the Executive Mansion should call Pat Brock at (919) 807-7948 for scheduling. To schedule a group tour of the Capitol, call Visitor Services at (919) 807-7950 or (866) 724-8687.

Support Us

• State Capitol Foundation
• State Capitol Society
• Merchandise

Other Links

• N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
• N.C. Office of Archives & History
• N.C. Museum of History Visitor Services

Features

• Capitol History
• Capitol Tour
• Executive Mansion
• The Civil War
• Capitol Legends

Educational Resources

• Overview
• Introduction
• Background
• Capitol Vocabulary
• Puzzles
• Essays and Projects
• As You Listen
• Capitol Architecture
• Greek Revival Style
• As Time Goes By
• Flags Over the Capitol
• Additional Resources

What's New/Upcoming

• Jan. 21: Lecture: Decorative Arts of the Executive Mansion
  Saturday 1-2pm.
  Learn the stories behind some of the Executive Mansion's furniture and artifacts with Maria Shevzov, Acting Curator of Decorative Arts at the NC History Museum and NC Executive Mansion. In her lecture, Shevzov will introduce several objects from the collection to discuss the medium, the use of the object, and the private lives of the public families who used these items. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed and appreciated.
• Feb. 18: African American Read-In
  Saturday 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm.
  Local authors, community leaders, and students read from works by their favorite African American writers at the Capitol for the 23rd annual National African American Read-In. Fiction and non-fiction for children, teens, and adults will be featured in an afternoon of great works. Presented with Wake County's Richard B. Harrison Library. Admission is free. Donations are kindly accepted.
• Mar. 21: Lecture: Between Heaven & Hell: Raleigh at the End of the Civil War
  Saturday 1-2pm.
  In April of 1865, Raleigh was an occupied city. Joyous federal soldiers, despondent Confederates, and terrified civilians all experienced the dramatic end of the Civil War together in North Carolina's capital. Historian Ernest Dollar will speak on the people and events that shaped their experiences as America began to reunite after a long and bloody war. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed and appreciated.

State Capitol Information

• Map & Directions
• Local Weather
• Visitor Center
• Special Events

Contact Us

Street Address:
One East Edenton Street
Raleigh, N.C.

Mailing Address:
4624 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C.27699-4624

Phone: (919) 733-4994
Fax: (919) 715-4030
Email: state.capitol@ncdcr.gov

Hours of Operation

Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and most major state holidays. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation.

Tours

Self-guided Tours:
Monday-Friday

Guided Tours:
Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.

Admission

Admission is free though donations are welcome and appreciated.