Oakdale Cemetery Tours
WALKING TOURS
May 17, 2025 (Saturday)
Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historian Hunter Ingram who created Burgwin-Wright Presents and Cape Fear Unearthed Podcasts Mr. Ingram will lead you on a journey through Oakdale and will delight you with many tales of those who are interred in the cemetery. Tour is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Cost of the tour is $10.00 per person. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historian, Robin Triplett. Ms. Triplett will lead you on a journey through Oakdale and will delight you with many tales of those interred in the cemetery. Learn some local history from a long time Wilmingtonian. Tour is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Cost of the tour is $10.00 per person. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
September 20, 2025 (Saturday) – FLASHLIGHT TOUR
Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historians, Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Robin Triplett and Hunter Ingram. Each of these historians will lead you through the cemetery and speak about the history of Oakdale, Civil War veterans, Funerary Art as well as a taste of Oakdale’s prominent citizens. Tour is from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm. Cost is $20.00 per person and you must supply your own flashlight. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
October 18, 2025 (Saturday)
Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by Superintendent, Eric Kozen. Mr. Kozen will lead you on a journey through Oakdale and will delight you with many tales of those interred in the cemetery. Learn some local history and interesting facts from the Superintendent who knows every square inch of Oakdale. Tour is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Cost of the tour is $10.00 per person. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.