The 72 acre Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a rich history of more than 140 years. Its park-like setting is the final resting place for over 22,000 people, including many prominent city, state and national leaders.
Among the buried here are seven governors, five U. S. Senators, eight North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justices, four Civil War generals and more.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery hosts events throughout the year in its park-like setting. You can find the events on its website calendar or Facebook page. Read on to learn about a few free tours.
Fall Family Tours
November 26, 28, and 29, 2025
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day
Free, but there’s a suggested donation of $10
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.
Please park and meet at the cemetery office, just inside the Oakwood Ave gate. No RSVP required.
Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours
2nd and 4th Thursdays of month through December 11, 2025 (no tour on Thanksgiving)
10 to 11 a.m.
Free
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.
Attendees will explore a new section of the cemetery each month. Your guide will share new research as well as old stories not told on the more structured tours.
Stroll through history is a small group tour. Last minute changes to curriculum and route to meet group interests and ability are expected and welcome.
The following dates are on the event calendar for 2025
- May 22
- June 12
- July 10
- July 24
- August 14
- August 28
- September 11
- September 25
- October 9
- October 23
- November 13
- December 11
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