Dix Hill Asylum Dark History Tour

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel | Raleigh

North Carolina Public Historians Organization
Publisher/HostNorth Carolina Public Historians Organization
Dix Hill Asylum Dark History Tour
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Tour the grounds of the former Dorothea Dix Insane Asylum, and explore the dark and complex history of one of America's earliest asylums
About this Event

Dix Hill Asylum was the first and largest "lunatic asylum" in North Carolina history. What started as the dream of Dorothea Dix, a safe refuge for the widely abused mentally ill population of North Carolina, quickly developed into one of the most notorious asylums in American history. Join us on this historian-guided tour of the grounds of Dix Hill asylum, dive into the most disturbing stories from the asylum, and learn about the early history and evolution of mental health treatment in America.
This is a non-profit event that is free for the public to attend. Donations are never required but are highly appreciated, as they help us continue our mission of providing great public history events free of charge.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, United States

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