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A complete restoration in the 1990s converted the old Page-Walker Hotel into a living resource for the citizens of Cary. Today, the Page-Walker Arts & History Center is alive with classes, events, concerts, social gatherings, and historical and fine arts exhibitions.
Features
- Cary Heritage Museum
- Art galleries
- Historic architecture and furnishings
- Classrooms and meeting spaces
- Rental spaces and wedding venues
- Page Smokehouse and Anne B. Kratzer Educational Garden
- Page-Walker Store
Educational Programs
Subjects offered through the Page-Walker Arts & History Center include language arts, music, wellness, and of course, history! Visit RecTrac to search for upcoming programs. If you are interested in offering a course, camp, or other program at the Page-Walker, please complete a program proposal.
Art Exhibitions
The Page-Walker presents art exhibitions in the first and second-floor galleries and first-floor display case. The public is invited to view the works of talented regional artists on display during regular public hours, however it is recommended that you call ahead as these are multi-purpose spaces and may be in use for other activities.
The Town of Cary offers solo and group art exhibition opportunities at Page-Walker Arts & History Center and other facilities around town. Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an application anytime. Visit Art Galleries for more information and an application.
Facility Rental
The historic Page-Walker Arts & History Center is a perfect location for weddings, receptions, business meetings and social gatherings. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows and fine art provide an elegant, intimate and charming setting. The Page-Walker’s beautifully landscaped garden is a popular site for wedding ceremonies.
Special Events
The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is host to a wide variety of special events including Herbfest, Performances at the Page, Victorian Christmas, Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, and many more. For upcoming events at the Page-Walker, see the calendar.
Brochures
Learn more about the Page-Walker, Page-Walker's gardens, downtown Cary, and Cary's historic cemeteries through a selection of brochures, available online and in print at the Page-Walker.
- Page-Walker Arts & History Center
- Anne B. Kratzer Educational Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Hillcrest Cemetery
- Cary First Christian Church Cemetery
Friends of the Page-Walker
Cary's restoration, programs, events, and historical interpretation are supported by the efforts of the Friends of the Page-Walker, a non-profit organization.