Oakdale Cemetery Tours
WALKING TOURS
September 17, 2022 (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, as well as fascinating tales 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 15, 2022 (Saturday)
Pandemic Tour Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historian, David Rice. Mr. Rice will be accompanied by the Superintendent Eric Kozen as they take you back to the time of the Yellow Fever Epidemic in 1862 and the Flu Epidemic of 1918. Tour is from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. $10.00 for non-members and FREE to members. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.