October 22, 2004
Rediscover the Story of Pullen Park at the Raleigh City Museum’s Next Pieces of the Past Fall Program Series Event

RALEIGH, N.C. (October 22, 2004) - The Raleigh City Museum continues its Pieces of the Past Fall Program Series with a presentation by Susan Little, W. Carson Dean and Robb Harrison on the history of Pullen Park in Raleigh. The talk, entitled "Rediscovering Pullen Park," will be held Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the museum’s classroom. The program is free and open to the general public.

Created in 1887 from land donated by Richard Stanhope Pullen, Raleigh’s Pullen Park has remained a beloved landmark for local citizens for more than 110 years. Its fascinating history mirrors that of Raleigh itself, from its early days as a respite from a busy downtown, to the installation of its Dentzel carousel in 1920 and its present-day role as a cultural and athletic center within the city’s parks and recreation department. This program will explore Pullen Park's fascinating past, but will also enlighten guests on what plans are in store for the future of this beloved Raleigh landmark.

For more information on these events, please contact Ken Peters, Coordinator of Education & Outreach, at 832-3775 ext. 11.

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