Haywood Hall

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At the heart of Raleigh society since 1799. A fascinating historic site and a timeless setting for weddings & special events.

09/16/2026

In this week's Into the Archives, we look at a touching letter from Eliza Haywood to John Haywood while she was staying with her parents in Wilmington in 1800. She reports on baby Betsy's weaning, new teeth, and first words.

The letter's tone is fond and familiar, painting a picture of a happily newly married couple and a mother's love for her young firstborn.

There are more gems like this letter in the Haywood Family archives at UNC Chapel Hill's Wilson Special Collections Library.

09/09/2026

In this week's In the Archives, we're taking a look at an account book in the John Haywood papers at UNC Chapel Hill's Wilson Special Collections Library.

This book belonged to Martha H. Haywood, who was born in 1872 to Joseph and Mary Haywood. Her grandfather was Fabius Haywood, making her John Haywood's great-granddaughter. She never married and lived with her younger sister Elsie her whole life.

However, in her 1902-1903 account book, there's also the draft of a romance novel amongst the pages. It's fascinating to imagine the thirty-year-old Martha H. Haywood penning her book amongst the household accounts.

09/04/2026

Today, we’re launching a new series called Into the Archives. We’ll take a look at some Haywood (and Haywood adjacent) papers in archives around North Carolina.

Today, we’re looking at a 1820-1821 housekeeping memoranda book written in by Eliza Haywood when she was mistress of Haywood Hall. Note that she bought “red lead for hearth paint”!

What sort of thing would you like to see from the archives?

09/02/2026

Haywood Hall has had many owners since it was first built in 1799, but all of them have been members of the Haywood family until the house was given to the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina in 1977.

Which era of Haywood Hall would you like to learn more about?

08/31/2026

Rolling out the green carpet! Our front lawn is getting a fresh new look just in time for a beautiful fall season at Haywood Hall!

08/04/2026

Check out the latest episode of Burgwin-Wright Presents...North Carolina's Great American Treasures that is all about Haywood Hall. Our programming coordiantor and historian Nicole Ackman chats all about the history of the house and the Haywood family and how they shaped Raleigh's early history.

Available everywhere you listen for podcasts and on Burgwin-Wright's website: https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/north-carolina-s-great-american-treasures

07/04/2026

Come visit us at the Joel Lane Museum House Fourth of July event! We’re inside the house on the first floor and have origami and stickers to share. 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Are you in Raleigh for the Fourth of July? Come by the Joel Lane Museum House for their celebration!

We'll be there too with information about Haywood Hall and a fun craft for the kids.

Happy Fourth, and make sure to stay cool and hydrated!

03/22/2026

Whether it’s just desserts or a photo spot the garden gazebo is a popular spot for any sweet moment!

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03/19/2026

Magnolia blooms, blush dresses, and our historic home were some of the details that made Alyssa and Shane’s Haywood Hall wedding so undeniably beautiful!

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Address

211 New Bern Place
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

10am - 4am

Telephone

+19198328357

Website

https://www.haywoodhall.com/

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