Exploring Raleigh’s history through Facebook memories

Sometimes, you don’t need to dig through the archives to find decades of good memories made in Oak City. You just have to find a good local Facebook group like “You know you grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina when. . .” Get ready to jump back in time — we’re sharing some of our favorite moments posted on the page. Pro tip: Read the comments of each post for even more memories. 1960s: Holly’s Park Raleigh’s long lost theme park — located on Gresham’s Lake + featured a carousel, train, steamboat, and Ferris wheel. 1965: The Beach Boys Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine + Carl Wilson were seen at the Raleigh-Durham airport before their performance at Dorton Arena. The concert also featured local acts The Embers, The Inmates, and the Unknown IV…

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