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Historical Walking Tour: Northeast Community
November 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us as we explore a new part of historic Wake Forest every month, including the Wake Forest Historic District, Glen Royall Mill Village, Downtown, the Northeast Community, and the SEBTS campus.
Tours will take place on the fourth Friday of each month unless it corresponds with a holiday weekend.
Explore the Northeast Community
On November 18 at 1 pm, we will explore the Northeast Community. The tour will start in front of the Alston-Massenburg Center and include Olive Branch Baptist Church, the newly restore Ailey Young House, and African American Cemetery. Along the way, each group will discuss the developmental and architectural history of the area, along with the significant men and women who shaped the Northeast Community.
Tour Information
Registration
Walking tours are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
Meeting Location & Parking
This tour will start on the sidewalk in front of the Alston-Massenburg Center. Plan to arrive by 12:50 pm.
The starting location is near a public parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Tour Duration
Tour times vary, but most run about 90 minutes.
Weather
Tours will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or extreme heat, tours will be rescheduled. Registrants will be notified via email. July and August tours will take place inside the Wake Forest Historical Museum to protect participants from heat exhaustion.
Safety
Please be aware of your surroundings while on our walking tours. Most tours involve walking on multiple terrains and you may encounter stairs, sidewalks, cobblestone, pavers, uneven grades, paths, grades, curbs, and grass. Wear suitable footwear and comfortable clothing. Have fun and stay safe.
Free
Alston-Massenburg Center
416 N Taylor St
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587