Palmer Memorial Institute
The Alice Freeman Palmer Memorial Institute, better known as Palmer Memorial Institute, was a school for upper-class African Americans. It lies in Sedalia itself. Its origins go back to 1902.
A museum inside Sedalia
Burlington is the nearest base
Burlington is 9 miles east, with 21 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Raleigh
Raleigh is about 57 miles east and Charlotte is about 90 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1902
Palmer Memorial Institute dates from 1902. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Palmer Memorial Institute
The Alice Freeman Palmer Memorial Institute, better known as Palmer Memorial Institute, was a school for upper-class African Americans. It was founded in 1902 by Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown at Sedalia, North Carolina near Greensboro. The institute was named after Alice Freeman Palmer, former president of Wellesley College and benefactor of Dr. Brown.
It became, before its closure in the 1970s, a fully accredited, nationally recognized preparatory school. More than 1,000 African American students attended the school between 1902 and 1970.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1902
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1988)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Where to sleep near Palmer Memorial Institute
For a bed close by, look to Greensboro (129) and Burlington (21).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Palmer Memorial Institute | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedalia | in town | — | 1 1 hotel | 691 | $207K | — |
| Greensboro | 11 mi west | 15 min | 129 108 hotels · 10 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 308,667 | $245K | D− |
| Burlington | 9 mi east | 15 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 61,496 | $199K | D |
| High Point | 21 mi west | 30 min | 34 25 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 120,571 | $236K | D |
| Elon | 7 mi east | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,366 | $366K | A |
| Reidsville | 19 mi north | 30 min | 7 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 14,692 | $139K | D |
| Archdale | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 10 10 hotels | 12,254 | $198K | B− |
| Mebane | 19 mi east | 30 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 21,952 | $339K | D |
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51 mi MountainPilot MountainPhoto credits
Lenovo Center: Edward T. Funkhouser, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kenan Memorial Stadium: Yeungb, CC BY 3.0 · Carter–Finley Stadium: SMaloney, CC BY 3.0 · Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium: BobHWS, CC BY-SA 3.0 · North Carolina Zoo: Diane Villa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Salem: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Smith Mountain Lake: Jay White, Public domain · Pilot Mountain: Berean Hunter, CC BY-SA 2.5
Palmer Memorial Institute: what to know
Is Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia?
Yes. It’s inside Sedalia, NC.
When is the best time to visit Palmer Memorial Institute?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.
How far is Palmer Memorial Institute from Durham and Raleigh?
About 41 miles east of Durham and about 57 miles east of Raleigh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Palmer Memorial Institute?
Piedmont Triad (GSO), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Palmer Memorial Institute?
Greensboro (11 mi, 129 places to stay), Burlington (9 mi, 21 places to stay) and High Point (21 mi, 34 places to stay).
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