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

• May 14: Preservation Week Presentation
  Monday 12pm
  Join us for a lunch time talk about the history, evolution, and on-going preservation of Union Square, the centerpiece of William Christmas' 1792 plan for the city of Raleigh. For more information, call the Capitol at 919-733-4994 or email state.capitol@ncdcr.gov.
• May 19: Capitol Statuary Tour
  Saturday 12:30 - 1:30pm.
  Join a member of the Capitol staff for a closer look at the monuments on Union Square. Learn about the artists, symbolism, and the sometimes surprising history of these public monuments. Tour will begin at the George Washington statue on the south plaza at 12:30 p.m. Weather permitting. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed.
• June 9: Capital City Home Front Day
  Saturday 11am - 4pm.
  Experience what life was like for the citizens of Raleigh living on the Civil War home front in the summer of 1862. Activities include: soldiers' relief concert, infantry drilling, military recruitment speeches, bandage rolling, quilting demos, children's games, etc. This is a "Second Saturdays" event, and is free and open to the public. Donations are kindly accepted.

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. Donations are welcomed and appreciated.