Rebecca M.
6/10/2023
The Manassa T. Pope House Museum is located on what was once the Color Line in Raleigh (Wilmington Street). Dr. Pope built his house in the Third Ward on that line to make a point and push...
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511 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
The Pope House Museum, located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, is a historic site that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the life of Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, an African-American man who ran for mayor during the Jim Crow Era. Built in 1901, the museum features original furnishings and artifacts from the Pope family, including Dr. Pope's father's freedman papers and his original doctor's bag from the Spanish-American War.
As the only African-American house museum in the state, the Pope House Museum provides educational programs and opportunities for visitors to learn about local history. With over 3,000 artifacts in its collection, the museum offers a wide range of material culture that showcases the lives of one of Raleigh's prominent African-American families in the early 1900s. Admission to the museum is free, and donations are appreciated.
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Travis T.
3/22/2025
An unexpected gem in the heart of Raleigh. I got told that the museum was planning to start renovations soon by the end of the month given that the house has seen some wear and tear and when the...
Falan E.
2/18/2023
I joined the group touring for the Pope House Museum from Event Brte, which was organized as a free event by Connor for today. I appreciate that the Pope house is still in the spotlight in one of...
Ann H.
10/1/2017
This museum is a fitting and will soon be an even better tribute to the man whose home and medical office was here: MT Pope, a doctor who attended nearby Shaw University and the first African...
Malcolm W.
2/14/2023
I loved the museum. The guide, Andy, was very informed, friendly, and conversational. The material was equal parts fascinating and enjoyable. The place is a jewel of local Black history.
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