Nestled in the sprawling campus of the North Carolina State University, the African American Cultural Center (AACC) is an organization with a mission. As the name suggests, this center aims to preserve and promote African American culture. The efforts and endeavors of the AACC are directed towards achieving this goal, so they often organize events, activities and academic research programs. The center has an art gallery that showcases exhibits and collections pertaining to African American culture.
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This historic mansion stands still despite facing hardships in the American Civil War. Montfort Hall retains its Italian design and original charm. Some of the architectural highlights of this structure include a rotunda, Corinthian columns and stained-glass windows. It is featured on the National Register of Historic Places.
This beautiful menagerie carousel built in 1911 is a designated historic landmark and one of the oldest carousels in the United States. Featuring 52 hand-carved wooden animals, 18 gilded mirrors, two sleighs, and a Wurlitzer 125 organ, the carousel has been operating continuously since 1921. The carousel is the focal point of the collection of rides at Pullen Park, and is one of 23 remaining carousels of its kind operating in North America.
