Name: Fall Family Tour
Start: 2026-11-25T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-25T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Historic Oakwood Cemetery

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October 2026
Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour

October 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.
Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead

October 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Oakwood 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.
Coach Tour of the Cemetery

October 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Enjoy a tour of the grounds from the comfort of our cemetery coach.

Sold Out $15.00
Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour

October 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.
Coach Tour of the Cemetery

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Enjoy a tour of the grounds from the comfort of our cemetery coach.

Get Tickets $15.00 5 tickets left
National Visit a Cemetery Day: Cemetery Tour

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for a tour on national visit a cemetery day! Learn about our residents, Raleigh history and about Historic Oakwood Cemetery's place in that history.

Get Tickets $15.00
Last Tours of the Season

October 28 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

There are few opportunities to be in the cemetery after our gates have closed. We will take full advantage of the season, attendees will see our bio luminescent lichens, learn about cemetery symbolism, and hear about cemetery residents that still make an occasional appearance around the capital.

Get Tickets $10.00
Last Tours of the Season

October 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

There are few opportunities to be in the cemetery after our gates have closed. We will take full advantage of the season, attendees will see our bio luminescent lichens, learn about cemetery symbolism, and hear about cemetery residents that still make an occasional appearance around the capital.

Get Tickets $10.00 6 tickets left
Coach Tour of the Cemetery

October 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Enjoy a tour of the grounds from the comfort of our cemetery coach.

Get Tickets $15.00 5 tickets left
Join us for the 12th Annual Day of the Dead 5K

October 31 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Art, food, music, dancing, and local beer as part of the celebration...
November 2026
Plein Air Drawing and Painting

November 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. This event is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels.
Veterans Day: Honor Ceremony and Dedication of the Field of Honor

November 11 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us to honor and remember the veterans who have served in our nation's armed services.
Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour

November 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.
Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead

November 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Oakwood 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.
Fall Family Tour

November 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Looking for a family activity the week of Thanksgiving? Bring the whole family for a cemetery Tour! Learn about our permanent residents, Raleigh history as well as cemetery art and symbolism. Tours are designed to appeal to all ages and ability levels, if your group needs special accommodations, please call the cemetery office.

Get Tickets $10.00

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