Events

Join us on Sunday Dec 8 at 6:30 pm for the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Service.  We will have refreshments, a speaker and a reading of the names of our lost children. This event is open to all who have lost a child, regardless of age of the child or final resting place of [...]

Join us for our annual Wreaths Across America ceremony and wreath laying at our Field of Honor on Saturday December 14 at 12 noon. This annual event is a beautiful and patriotic service of remembrance as we honor those that served their country. We host the service at 12 noon, then guests and volunteers place [...]

So our staff can be home with their families on Christmas, our office is closed on Wednesday, December 25.  Our grounds are open to visitors 8am - 5pm.    

Description Join mourning jewelry expert Hayden Peters (www.artofmourning.com), as he takes you through jewelry history that shaped our modern identity. Mourning fashion, culture and art defined how a person presented themselves in society and this presentation will travel between the 18th and 19th Century to show jewels as they were worn, how they were worn and why [...]

On Wednesday February 26 join Oakwood Staff as we pause to honor the life and legacy of Oakwood's longest serving Superintendent, Asa Forrest.  February 8 marks the 100th anniversary of Asa's passing. February 26 marks our 151 year in business We will lay a wreath on his grave, speak words of remembrance then come inside [...]

Out of an abundance of caution we are postponing this event.  A new date will be selected soon.   If you have registered already- and cannot attend the new date we will refund your money.   Hang tight on the new date-- we appreciate your patience during this unprecedented time.   We invite you to meet [...]

Out of an abundance of caution--  we have cancelled this tour due to COVID -19.  Hopefully we can start tours on the first Friday in May.   Join us for our First Friday Flashlight Tour on Friday, April 3!  Tours are not scary, but fun and educational.  We will have at least 1 tour going [...]

Cancelled -  Join us next year!     Join the Raleigh Moravian Church for their annual Easter Sunrise Service, starting first at Chapel Circle then concluding at Oakwood's God's Acre.   The beautiful music of the Raleigh Moravian Church Brass Band and liturgy of Easter will start your holiday off in an amazing way! Free and [...]

Due to COVID-19, the Cemetery has cancelled all public and private events at this time (except for funerals.)   Join us for our Arbor Day Celebration!  We will plant a new Oak and honor the 25,000 souls that rest here by placing memories (written on paper) into the hole where the tree will be planted.  [...]

Join us for our most sacred event.  On Monday, May 25 at 4pm Oakwood Cemetery hosts it's annual Memorial Day Observance.   This event is full of patriotism, music and pride!  Free and open to the public.    

In observance of Independence Day our office is closed.

Let’s face it. We live in turbulent times. It’s hard to find somewhere to safely go at the moment, so we at Historic Oakwood Cemetery thought you may enjoy an opportunity to stretch your legs and take on a fun challenge! By purchasing your ticket to Six Feet Apart & Six Feet Under: A Scavenger [...]

In the spirit of giving, we are offering a FREE Symbolism BINGO for our families and friends. Please be respectful on our grounds as you explore. Instructions are included in your BINGO packet. Be safe and have fun. (The card is best if printed in color) . To request your FREE BINGO card, visit here: [...]