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SUMMARY:Plein Air Drawing and Painting 
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Drawing and Painting  \nJoin Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. \nThis meetup is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels. \nWe will meet at the office at 9am and walk together to our location for the day. Bring water\, a chair or blanket and your favorite art supplies\, be prepared to observe and discuss monumental art\, cemetery flora and fauna\, in addition to our panoramic vistas of the city of Raleigh.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/plein-air-drawing-and-painting-8/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plein Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T180000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Cemetery Tour \n6:30 pm \nJoin us May through September for an evening tour of the cemetery. \nTours meet at the front gate at 6pm\, our tour leaves at 6:30. \nAttendees will hear stories of some of Oakwood’s famous and infamous residents. \nRSVP is required for first Friday Events\, donations of $10 per person are encouraged for evening tours. \nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwoodcemetery.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/first-friday-cemetery-tour-7/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTSTAMP:20250211T175545Z
CREATED:20241216T173230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T175545Z
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SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicOakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-11/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191704Z
CREATED:20250327T170201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T191704Z
UID:4892-1750327200-1750330800@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
DESCRIPTION:Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood\n\n\nA club for the living to discuss the dead\nOakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book\, bring your coffee and a curious mind.\nThis group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries\, stop by and enjoy the conversation.\nEvent signs will be posted to direct attendees\, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance. \nSummer 2025 \nMay – Furious Hours: Murder\, Fraud and the Last Trial of harper Lee\, Casey Cep \nJune – No Place to Bury the Dead\, Karina Sainz Borgo \nJuly – Playing Dead: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud\, Elizabeth Greenwood \nAugust – The Brief History of the Dead\, Kevin Brockmeier \nHave a book suggestion?\nWe are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history\, the death industry\, cemeteries\, and monumental art.\nPlease email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions\, questions\, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/read-in-peace-book-club-a-club-for-the-living-to-discuss-the-dead-2/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T110000
DTSTAMP:20250211T175518Z
CREATED:20241216T173420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T175518Z
UID:4738-1750932000-1750935600@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-12/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185849Z
CREATED:20250327T171040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185849Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Drawing and Painting 
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Drawing and Painting  \nJoin Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. \nThis meetup is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels. \nWe will meet at the office at 9am and walk together to our location for the day. Bring water\, a chair or blanket and your favorite art supplies\, be prepared to observe and discuss monumental art\, cemetery flora and fauna\, in addition to our panoramic vistas of the city of Raleigh.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/plein-air-drawing-and-painting-9/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Plein Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T170000
DTSTAMP:20250703T160840Z
CREATED:20250703T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T160840Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Closed for Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/cemetery-closed-for-independence-day/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTSTAMP:20250620T131107Z
CREATED:20250327T171724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T131107Z
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SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-15/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T193000
DTSTAMP:20250708T135740Z
CREATED:20250328T163334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T135740Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Cemetery Tour (Make up for July 4th)
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Cemetery Tour \n6:30 pm \nJoin us May through September for an evening tour of the cemetery. \nTours meet at the front gate at 6pm\, our tour leaves at 6:30. \nAttendees will hear stories of some of Oakwood’s famous and infamous residents. \nRSVP is required for first Friday Events\, donations of $10 per person are encouraged for evening tours. \nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwoodcemetery.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/first-friday-cemetery-tour-8/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191704Z
CREATED:20250327T170346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T191704Z
UID:4895-1752746400-1752750000@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
DESCRIPTION:Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood\n\n\nA club for the living to discuss the dead\nOakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book\, bring your coffee and a curious mind.\nThis group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries\, stop by and enjoy the conversation.\nEvent signs will be posted to direct attendees\, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance. \nSummer 2025 \nMay – Furious Hours: Murder\, Fraud and the Last Trial of harper Lee\, Casey Cep \nJune – No Place to Bury the Dead\, Karina Sainz Borgo \nJuly – Playing Dead: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud\, Elizabeth Greenwood \nAugust – The Brief History of the Dead\, Kevin Brockmeier \nHave a book suggestion?\nWe are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history\, the death industry\, cemeteries\, and monumental art.\nPlease email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions\, questions\, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/read-in-peace-book-club-a-club-for-the-living-to-discuss-the-dead-3/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000
DTSTAMP:20250327T171950Z
CREATED:20250327T171354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T171950Z
UID:4909-1753351200-1753354800@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-13/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T193000
DTSTAMP:20250709T145225Z
CREATED:20250328T163526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145225Z
UID:4931-1754071200-1754076600@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Cemetery Tour \n6:30 pm \nJoin us May through September for an evening tour of the cemetery. \nTours meet at the front gate at 6pm\, our tour leaves at 6:30. \nAttendees will hear stories of some of Oakwood’s famous and infamous residents. \nRSVP is required for first Friday Events\, donations of $10 per person are encouraged for evening tours. \nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwoodcemetery.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/first-friday-cemetery-tour-9/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185849Z
CREATED:20241216T171138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185849Z
UID:4707-1754557200-1754564400@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Drawing and Painting 
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Drawing and Painting  \nJoin Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. \nThis meetup is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels. \nWe will meet at the office at 9am and walk together to our location for the day. Bring water\, a chair or blanket and your favorite art supplies\, be prepared to observe and discuss monumental art\, cemetery flora and fauna\, in addition to our panoramic vistas of the city of Raleigh.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/plein-air-drawing-and-painting-7/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plein Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T110000
DTSTAMP:20250814T153213Z
CREATED:20250327T171530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T153213Z
UID:4912-1755165600-1755169200@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-14/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191704Z
CREATED:20250327T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T191704Z
UID:4898-1755770400-1755774000@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
DESCRIPTION:Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood\n\n\nA club for the living to discuss the dead\nOakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book\, bring your coffee and a curious mind.\nThis group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries\, stop by and enjoy the conversation.\nEvent signs will be posted to direct attendees\, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance. \nSummer 2025 \nMay – Furious Hours: Murder\, Fraud and the Last Trial of harper Lee\, Casey Cep \nJune – No Place to Bury the Dead\, Karina Sainz Borgo \nJuly – Playing Dead: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud\, Elizabeth Greenwood \nAugust – The Brief History of the Dead\, Kevin Brockmeier \nHave a book suggestion?\nWe are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history\, the death industry\, cemeteries\, and monumental art.\nPlease email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions\, questions\, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/read-in-peace-book-club-a-club-for-the-living-to-discuss-the-dead-4/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T110000
DTSTAMP:20250812T162232Z
CREATED:20250812T162232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T162232Z
UID:5105-1756375200-1756378800@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-20/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T170000
DTSTAMP:20250902T154918Z
CREATED:20250902T154918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T154918Z
UID:5275-1756800000-1756832400@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Dia de Oakwood Flower making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create some of the 100’s of flowers needed to create the ofrenda at the 3rd annual Dia de Oakwood. \nDia de Oakwood is proud to enter our third year as a cultural and educational arts project.  Rooted in the traditions of Dia de Muertos\, a Mexican tradition that celebrates family and ancestry\, Dia de Oakwood is a project that aims to serve our communities by practicing\, conserving\, transmitting and sharing this wonderful tradition in the form of an ofrenda installation at Oakwood Cemetery and to ensure that the schools who participate receive an enriching and transformative education about Dia de Muertos. \nfollow the link to see more workshop dates and sign up to be a part of the project: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AAA922A6FFC34-57519396-diadeoakwood#/
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/dia-de-oakwood-flower-making-workshop/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185849Z
CREATED:20250812T165316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185849Z
UID:5121-1756976400-1756983600@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Drawing and Painting 
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Drawing and Painting  \nJoin Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. \nThis event is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels. \nWe will meet at the office at 9am and walk together to our location for the day. Bring water\, a chair or blanket and your favorite art supplies\, be prepared to observe and discuss monumental art\, cemetery flora and fauna\, in addition to our panoramic vistas of the city of Raleigh.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/plein-air-drawing-and-painting-10/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plein Air
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T193000
DTSTAMP:20250828T131731Z
CREATED:20250328T163728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T131731Z
UID:4933-1757095200-1757100600@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Cemetery Tour (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Cemetery Tour \n6:30 pm \nJoin us May through September for an evening tour of the cemetery. \nTours meet at the front gate at 6pm\, our tour leaves at 6:30. \nAttendees will hear stories of some of Oakwood’s famous and infamous residents. \nRSVP is required for first Friday Events\, donations of $10 per person are encouraged for evening tours. \nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwoodcemetery.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/first-friday-cemetery-tour-10/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20250812T161503Z
CREATED:20250812T161503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T161503Z
UID:5099-1757584800-1757588400@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-17/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191704Z
CREATED:20250815T134458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T191704Z
UID:5225-1758189600-1758193200@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
DESCRIPTION:Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood\n\n\nA club for the living to discuss the dead\nOakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book\, bring your coffee and a curious mind.\nThis group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries\, stop by and enjoy the conversation.\nEvent signs will be posted to direct attendees\, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance. \nFall 2025 \nSeptember- It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over\, Anne De Marcken \nOctober – Six Feet Over: Science Tackles the Afterlife (previously published as “Spook”)\, Mary Roach \nNovember – The Measure\, Nikki Erlick \nDecember – The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade\, Thomas Lynch \nHave a book suggestion?\nWe are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history\, the death industry\, cemeteries\, and monumental art.\nPlease email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions\, questions\, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/read-in-peace-book-club-a-club-for-the-living-to-discuss-the-dead-5/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20250812T161654Z
CREATED:20250812T161654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T161654Z
UID:5101-1758794400-1758798000@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-18/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T183000
DTSTAMP:20250812T181131Z
CREATED:20250812T180850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T181131Z
UID:5163-1758911400-1758911400@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theater at Oakwood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre.  \nTickets should be purchased through Burning Coal Theater: https://burningcoal.org/oakwood-and-history-plays/
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/burning-coal-at-oakwood-cemetery/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20250812T181447Z
CREATED:20250812T181447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T181447Z
UID:5172-1758960000-1758992400@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theater at Oakwood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre.  \nTickets should be purchased through Burning Coal Theater: https://burningcoal.org/oakwood-and-history-plays/
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/burning-coal-theater-at-oakwood-cemetery-3/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000
DTSTAMP:20250812T181114Z
CREATED:20250812T181114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T181114Z
UID:5169-1759068000-1759078800@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theater at Oakwood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre.  \nTickets should be purchased through Burning Coal Theater: https://burningcoal.org/oakwood-and-history-plays/
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/burning-coal-theater-at-oakwood-cemetery-2/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185849Z
CREATED:20250812T165450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185849Z
UID:5124-1759395600-1759402800@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Drawing and Painting 
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Drawing and Painting  \nJoin Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. \nThis event is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels. \nWe will meet at the office at 9am and walk together to our location for the day. Bring water\, a chair or blanket and your favorite art supplies\, be prepared to observe and discuss monumental art\, cemetery flora and fauna\, in addition to our panoramic vistas of the city of Raleigh.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/plein-air-drawing-and-painting-11/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plein Air
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20250812T162028Z
CREATED:20250327T171917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T162028Z
UID:4918-1760004000-1760007600@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-16/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191704Z
CREATED:20250815T134724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T191704Z
UID:5228-1760608800-1760612400@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
DESCRIPTION:Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood\n\n\nA club for the living to discuss the dead\nOakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book\, bring your coffee and a curious mind.\nThis group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries\, stop by and enjoy the conversation.\nEvent signs will be posted to direct attendees\, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance. \nFall 2025 \nSeptember- It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over\, Anne De Marcken \nOctober – Six Feet Over: Science Tackles the Afterlife (previously published as “Spook”)\, Mary Roach \nNovember – The Measure\, Nikki Erlick \nDecember – The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade\, Thomas Lynch \nHave a book suggestion?\nWe are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history\, the death industry\, cemeteries\, and monumental art.\nPlease email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions\, questions\, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/read-in-peace-book-club-a-club-for-the-living-to-discuss-the-dead-6/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000
DTSTAMP:20250812T163439Z
CREATED:20250812T163439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T163439Z
UID:5109-1761213600-1761217200@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.\nAttendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on our more structured tours.\nStroll through history is a small group tour\, last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.\nWhat to bring:\n– Water\n– Weather appropriate clothing\n– Questions about local history\, the cemetery\, and the death industry.\nIf you have any questions\, concerns or if you would like to schedule a private tour for you and/or your family please contact Brianna McCormick at bri@historicoakwood.com or by phone 919-832-6077.
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/stroll-through-history-free-cemetery-tour-21/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20251020T165147Z
CREATED:20251003T133006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T165147Z
UID:5362-1761382800-1761393600@historicoakwoodcemetery.org
SUMMARY:13th annual Day of the Dead 5k
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025 for the 13th Annual Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival—a vibrant celebration of culture and community in downtown Raleigh\, all in support of the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club (formerly Brentwood Boys & Girls Club). \nCEMETERY ROADS WILL BE IMPACTED BY THE RACE BEGINNING AT 8am! \nThe morning kicks off at Centro Mexican Restaurant with a scenic run through downtown\, the oakwood neighborhood and Historic Oakwood Cemetery. \nAfter the run\, the celebration continues with a free street festival on Wilmington Street (between Hargett & Morgan). Explore local vendors offering crafts\, baked goods\, clothing\, ceramics\, and more; grab delicious bites from Centro (running a limited menu) or the food trucks; and enjoy music\, traditional dancers\, and family activities. \n  \nFollow this link to find out more about the event and register to run or volunteer: https://nogrunclub.com/day-of-the-dead-5k/
URL:https://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/event/13th-annual-day-of-the-dead-5k/
LOCATION:Historic Oakwood Cemetery\, 701 Oakwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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