Mordecai Historic Park Wedding Shoot
Mordecai Historic Park is such a cute hidden gem nestled in the historic district of downtown Raleigh. A lot about downtown Raleigh has changed since I first moved to the Triangle, so I’m glad this is still here.
The park itself was created to commemorate the birthplace of Andrew Johnson (arguably one of the worst US presidents 🤮, botching reconstruction after the civil war and opposing the 14th amendment), and also was once the site of the largest plantation in Wake County. So obviously the park has a dark history, but I think the city has done a relatively good job of turning it around and making it a real educational tool and community center.
The park has several historic buildings, one of which is an adorable chapel.