Secrets on Capitol Square

Union Square is getting its own tour! Join Capitol staff for a free tour on November 1 at 12:30 pm for a guided walk to learn about the history of the 6-acre property the state Capitol calls home.

The grounds have stood silent witness to more than 230 years of both city and state history, despite often being overshadowed by the Capitol building. It has also undergone many transformations during that time, from its earliest days as a public hog pasture to the beautiful grounds we have today.

Participants are invited to explore the property’s rich history up close. Meet some trees with stories to tell, discover the buried secrets of former buildings, and walk the foot paths of the enslaved people who constructed and cared for both the Capitol and its grounds.

The tour starts outside the main entrance of the Capitol and lasts approximately 1 hour. The bulk of the walk is entirely outdoors on flat, paved areas. This event is weather dependent, please dress according to the weather. Meet at the Capitol’s public east entrance, located at One Edenton Street, Raleigh. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Tour groups are capped at 20 people.