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Celebrating Historic Preservation and America’s 250th Birthday This May, we’re celebrating Preservation Month, Bike Month, and America’s 250th Birthday! Grab your bike for a 5-mile route that will feature stops at five Raleigh Historic Landmarks that span Raleigh’s 250 years of building history! Volunteers will share a brief history at each stop.  The stops include: Joel Lane House - 160 S. St. Mary's St. – Raleigh's oldest surviving dwelling State Capitol & Union Square - 1 E. Edenton St. – The heart of North Carolina government Early Store Building (Heilig-Levine) - 137 S. Wilmington St. – 150+ years of downtown commerce Chavis Park Carousel - 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. – A historic park and carousel (Former) BB&T Building - 227 Fayetteville St. – A downtown Raleigh icon Come Prepared The ride will begin and end at Exchange Plaza, located between Wilmington and Fayetteville Streets in downtown. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets. A few free e-bike and scooter rentals will also be available. Water and restrooms are available at the City of Raleigh Museum before/after the ride, but are not provided along the route - please plan accordingly. Register and see more ride details.

Join us for a free community cookout at the Former DMV Site! Come enjoy grilled food, shaved ice, live music, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Kids can fill a goodie bucket with toys, candy, and activities. City staff will also be on-site to share updates on exciting projects happening in your neighborhood. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the start of summer! Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. -  2:00 p.m. Location: 207 S. State Street (across from the Former DMV Site)