Mordecai Historic Park

1 Mimosa St RaleighNC27604
Open
Sunday
7:30pm-5:00am
Monday
7:30pm-5:00am
Tuesday
7:30pm-5:00am
Wednesday
7:30pm-5:00am
Thursday
7:30pm-5:00am
Friday
7:30pm-5:00am
Saturday
7:30pm-5:00am
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Save Time:
The tour trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park on the hour, but can be boarded at any stop along the tour.
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

You can see the Mordecai family's Greek Revival plantation home and other historically significant structures that have been moved onto the 2-acre property, including the house where President Andrew Johnson was born in 1808. Moses Mordecai, a well-respected lawyer, married two granddaughters of Joel Lane, the "Father of Raleigh." Mordecai's descendants lived in the house until 1964. There are...
by fodors on April 09, 2015 from fodors
Some say they've seen a ghost walking around this historic mansion.:
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This two-story mansion, located on Mordecai Square, is the birthplace of Andrew Johnson, who took over as the 17th president of the United States after Abraham Lincoln was...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on September 14, 2006 from Citysearch

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Mordecai Historic Park is the oldest home in Raleigh, N.C. on it's original foundation and was the seat of one of the largest plantations in Wake County. The park contains the Mordecai plantation house, Allen Kitchen, Ellen Mordecai Garden, the birthplace of Andrew Johnson, 17th president, the Badger-Iredell Law Office, St. Marks Chapel, and other out buildings. We also offer trolley tours from...
by facebook on November 14, 2013 from facebook