Joel Lane House

While researching my family tree I have found a few branches that are here in North Carolina.  I was born and raised in Connecticut but finding such a strong family history in my new home state has been strangely comforting.  Since moving to North Carolina in 2004 I have felt relaxed and happy here.  We did move here to be close to an NHL team and be able to buy a house but I truly feel at home here and wouldn't consider moving.
To make a loooonnnng story short I have a bunch of relatives that lived in NC in the 1700's.  Some of these relatives were important people in the state back in the day.  My 1st cousin 7 times removed or my 5th great grandfather's first cousin was Joel Lane.  He is said to be the founder of Raleigh.  Today we went to his house built in 1770 and it is now a museum.  We took a tour of the property and learned more about Joel and his family as well as what it was like to live in those days.  We had a great afternoon looking at the house and gardens.  I hope to bring my Dad back when my parents come to visit and show him some of his family too.
The Joel Lane house has a great website with lots of information: www.joellane.org.