Friends of the Page-Walker

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Friends of the Page-Walker Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Friends of the Page-Walker, Nonprofit Organization, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC.
(1)

The Friends of the Page-Walker is an all-volunteer, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to preserve, promote, and share the history of Cary, North Carolina.

10/12/2026

“Paint the Page” returns this November to the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in downtown Cary, NC! Students aged 13-18 are invited to enter this teen art competition. 🎨🖼️🖌️
— Get a tour of the historic Page-Walker railroad hotel
— Bring your art supplies: draw, paint, or sketch an image inspired by the Page-Walker
— Find a station to set up and create your artwork
— A jury will review entries and select prizes, including Best in Show

Registration is free; please register on or before Nov 4.
Paint the Page art-making day on Nov 8.
Reception and awards presented on Nov 15.

Learn more on our website:
🔗 friendsofpagewalker.org/events

📍 Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC 27513

The Friends of the Page-Walker were delighted to participate in a special children's reading of "Wow! A Cow!"—a beloved ...
10/10/2026

The Friends of the Page-Walker were delighted to participate in a special children's reading of "Wow! A Cow!"—a beloved new picture book bringing a treasured chapter of Cary’s history to life - at the Cary Regional Library on October 6, 2026.

Cary Town Council member, Michelle Craig, was the featured reader of the book, and author Rene Cherny was in attendance to meet families. Following the book reading, children were invited to enjoy a book-related activity.

Inspired by an oral history provided by David J. Martin, a Cary resident who grew up here during the Depression, "Wow! A Cow!" reflects themes of resilience, community, and the lessons learned through hard and honest work. As an adult, David J. Martin was one of Cary's first entrepreneurs, and was also a Cary Hometown Spirit Award Winner in 2014.

Members of the Friends of the Page-Walker Education Committee were instrumental in the initiation, development, and publishing of this first local Cary history book for children. The story was authored by Rene Cherny and illustrations were created by Friends member, Amanda Toy. Copies of "Wow! A Cow!" are available in the Cary Regional Library.

"Haunting at the Old Hotel"October 24, 2026 / 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Two performances: 6:30 p.m. / 8:30 p.m.Enjoy a spook...
10/08/2026

"Haunting at the Old Hotel"
October 24, 2026 / 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Two performances: 6:30 p.m. / 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy a spooky swirl of historic intrigue and haunted humor, where eerie legends are recreated by Cary Players ghosts and storytellers.

Performance Run Time: 60 minutes. No intermission.
Recommended for age 11+.
Light refreshments will be provided after the show.

Location:
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
119 Ambassador Loop
Cary, North Carolina 27513

Tickets:
Cost: $20.00
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/8276/pagewalker-arts-history-center-in-cary-north-carolinaperformance_id=94698972&country=US&language=en

Buy tickets for 6:30 p.m. show through etix.
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94698972/haunting-at-the-old-hotel-cary-pagewalker-arts-history-center-in-cary-north-carolina

Buy tickets for 8:30 p.m. show through etix.
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/57013563/haunting-at-the-old-hotel-cary-pagewalker-arts-history-center-in-cary-north-carolina

The "Eye-vy" Ellington!
10/07/2026

The "Eye-vy" Ellington!

10/05/2026

November 8! 👩‍🎨🎨 We’re inviting teen artists to capture an artwork in real time at the Page-Walker!

What: Sign-up registration is open for Paint the Page, a Teen Art Competition hosted by the Friends of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center.
Who: Any student aged 13-18
When: 11/8 Sun. 1-5pm

More about the event: Paint the Page is a day of artmaking to capture Cary’s historic 19th-century railroad hotel using the medium of their choice. Following a short tour of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, students will take inspiration from the building’s history and appearance to create an artwork on site. A jury will review artworks submitted and award Best in Show and Judges’ Choice prizes.

Please register by Nov 4.
Link to register listed on our website’s Events page.
Friends of the Page-Walker

Jack-o-Lantern Gourd Decorating Event at the Page-Walker!Cary was once known as the “Gourd Capital of the World,” and we...
09/21/2026

Jack-o-Lantern Gourd Decorating Event at the Page-Walker!
Cary was once known as the “Gourd Capital of the World,” and we’re celebrating that colorful piece of Cary history with a Halloween twist!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity brought to you by the North Carolina Gourd Society as you paint and/or use alcohol inks to decorate an oversized, pre-carved Martin gourd. Participants must be 11 years or older. Some embellishments will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own.

Best of all, the workshop is free and you’ll take your decorated Jack-O-Lantern home with you! Each gourd includes a light kit. Please bring a box for transporting your gourd home in case it is not completely dry.

Finished gourds should be displayed in a protected location, such as a covered porch, rather than fully outdoors.

We have room for 30 participants.

IMPORTANT: Participants must be 11 years old or older.

Sunday, October 11, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary NC
919-460-4963

REGISTRATION:
Registration closes October 9 or when all 30 spaces are filled. As of 9/21/2026, there are 15 spots left!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ADAF2CA3F94-65175492-jackolantern #/

Event Information: https://friendsofpagewalker.wildapricot.org/event-6803397

Parents and grandparents, the wait is over! Bring your K–2nd grade readers to Cary Regional Library on October 6 at 4:30...
09/18/2026

Parents and grandparents, the wait is over! Bring your K–2nd grade readers to Cary Regional Library on October 6 at 4:30 p.m. for a special children’s reading of Wow! A Cow!—a beloved new picture book bringing a treasured chapter of Cary’s history to life.

Inspired by an oral history provided by David J. Martin, a Cary resident who grew up here during the Depression, Wow! A Cow! reflects themes of resilience, community, and the lessons learned through hard and honest work. As an adult, David J. Martin was one of Cary's first entrepreneurs, and was also a Cary Hometown Spirit Award Winner in 2014.

Cary Town Council member Michelle Craig will be the featured reader, and author Rene Cherny will be there to meet families. After the reading, children can enjoy a related activity inspired by the book.

We look forward to seeing you and your young readers there!

An exhibit of quilts "Familiar Feeling" by Sydney Lee, a seventh generation quiltmaker from Raleigh, North Carolina is c...
09/17/2026

An exhibit of quilts "Familiar Feeling" by Sydney Lee, a seventh generation quiltmaker from Raleigh, North Carolina is currently on display at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. There will be a "Final Friday - Meet the Artist" reception on Friday evening, September 25, from 6-8 PM at the Page-Walker as part of Cary Art Loop’s signature event, "The Final Fridays Art Crawl".

Sydney’s quilts transcend tradition, embracing a contemporary aesthetic while honoring her traditional craft heritage. Influenced by both traditional quilts and modernist paintings, her quilts challenge perceptions of the medium, blurring the lines between art and craft. Her work explores the use of color, surface, function, and the grid.

09/16/2026

The circa-1870 Page-Walker Hotel in Cary NC is beautifully presented and its history shared and well described by videographer Emma Bowers in this "Old House Life - Michelle Bowers" video tour. "Old House Life - Michelle Bowers" has been featured on the Today Show, Fox 8 and in Southern Living and other print publications.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1435541018463020

Address

119 Ambassador Loop
Cary, NC
27513

Telephone

+19194604963

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Friends of the Page-Walker posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Friends of the Page-Walker:

Shortcuts

Share

Category