Honor fallen service men and women at a Memorial Day Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Monday, May 26, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. Follow the event signs to Field of Honor and park along the road. Chairs will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
Orange County will honor the sacrifices of America’s servicemen and women during the annual Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Site, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The community is invited to attend this solemn tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country. The program … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
Knightdale Memorial Day Ceremony
The Town of Knightdale is honoring our fallen heroes at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Knightdale Veterans Memorial at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. The new monument honorees from each military branch will be unveiled. … [Read more...] about Knightdale Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion. The event is … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Garner
Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh's Pride Ride, celebrating the city's LGBTQ history. Pride Ride takes place Sunday, June 8, 2025, with start times at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. It leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. This ride will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches and other points of interest throughout the city as they … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and RDU local singers performing inspirational songs, as well as Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to … [Read more...] about Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday
The Historic Raleigh Trolley takes visitor through Downtown Raleigh to see historic sites and landmarks and to learn about the community and culture of Raleigh since its founding in 1792. On Saturdays from March to December, the trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street. Tours start at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for youth … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday
Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 24, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24, 2025. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Memorial Day Themed Guided Tours at Bennett Place in May
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's always free to visit the visitor center and nature trails. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here is one of the upcoming events (Visit Bennett Place's website or Facebook page for all the events.) The Promise … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Themed Guided Tours at Bennett Place in May
