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Burning Coal Theater at Oakwood Cemetery
Burning Coal Theater at Oakwood Cemetery
Every fall, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre.
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Plein Air Drawing and Painting
Plein Air Drawing and Painting
Join Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. All medium and skill level welcome!
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Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
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.
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Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
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.
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Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tour
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.
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Day of the Dead 5k: Roads closed to vehicular traffic
Day of the Dead 5k: Roads closed to vehicular traffic
Cemetery roads will be closed to cars between 7am and 10:30am please call the cemetery with any questions or concerns 919-832-6077
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Last Tours of the Season
Last Tours of the Season
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.
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Last Tours of the Season
Last Tours of the Season
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.
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Dia de Oakwood: Evening screening of Disney’s Coco
Dia de Oakwood: Evening screening of Disney’s Coco
Screening of Disney's Coco, with dancing, music and food
