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Plan to join us for exciting and educational events taking place at the Joel Lane Museum House.

The Joel Lane Museum House offers events throughout the year, bringing history to life for guests of all ages. Please watch this space for the latest on our Open Houses, Lecture Series, and other exciting activities!

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Jun
12
2025
Becoming Lunsford Lane

“Becoming Lunsford Lane”, with Prof. Craig T. Friend

Join us on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, from 7pm-8:30pm, for a talk with Professor Craig Friend about his biography “Becoming Lunsford Lane”. 

Sep
25
2025
The Joel Lane Kitchen Building

Ray of Light: The Joel Lane House Kitchen

Join us for an evening lecture on Thursday, September 25th about the history of the Joel Lane House “kitchen” building - which was originally a home built in the 1790s.

Oct
30
2025
Legend of Sleepy Hollow Engraving

“Things That Went Bump in the Night in the Early United States” with Craig Friend

NC State Professor Craig Friend will take a look at how Americans viewed the supernatural in the 19th century, and how Halloween evolved as a holiday.

Dec
06
2025
Christmas Open House with Wreath

2025 Christmas Open House

Join us for our annual 18th-century Christmas Open House. Tour the Joel Lane House, make crafts, and see demonstrators.