Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh

Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh A park-like cemetery nestled into the historic Oakwood neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. Our gates are o Herein lie nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers.

Founded in 1869, Historic Oakwood Cemetery is located a short walking distance from the North Carolina State Capitol and the magnificent Governor's Mansion. The cemetery is the eastern boundary of the Oakwood National Historic District which contains one of the largest collections of Victorian-era homes in the country. Historic Oakwood Cemetery contains a special area within its 72 acres, the Conf

ederate Cemetery, located on the original two and one-half acres given for that purpose by Henry Mordecai in 1867. Adjoined with the Confederate Cemetery is the impressive House of Memory. Erected in 1935 its bronze memorial plaques recognize the many North Carolina service men and women who have served our country in times of conflict.

There will be no stroll through history this Thursday June 11th Our tour-guide will be attending wake county school comm...
06/08/2026

There will be no stroll through history this Thursday June 11th

Our tour-guide will be attending wake county school commencement.
To all Wake County students, congratulations on completing another school year. wishing you a safe and happy summer.

Ready for game two!Let’s go
06/03/2026

Ready for game two!
Let’s go

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Historic Oakwood Cemetery's Plein Air drawing and painting groups meets the first Thursday of every month January- Decem...
06/02/2026

Historic Oakwood Cemetery's Plein Air drawing and painting groups meets the first Thursday of every month January- December 9-11am
This event is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels. Bring a chair, your favorite art supplies and meet us at the cemetery office.

Join Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. This event is free and designed for artists of all ages and skill levels.

First Friday Cemetery TourJune 5th, 6:30-7:30$10 per person, RSVP required, follow the link below
05/29/2026

First Friday Cemetery Tour
June 5th, 6:30-7:30
$10 per person, RSVP required, follow the link below

Join us June through October for an evening tour of the cemetery.

Thank you to for his article about Dr. John Ray, who died from wounds received while helping to break the "Hindenburg L...
05/25/2026

Thank you to for his article about Dr. John Ray, who died from wounds received while helping to break the "Hindenburg Line".

Lest we forget

Capt. John E. Ray Jr. is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, where his mother, Finie, started a “Poppy Day” for fallen soldiers, a form of Memorial Day

To those who paid the ultimate price to protect our liberty, your courage echoes through time. We remember you today and...
05/25/2026

To those who paid the ultimate price to protect our liberty, your courage echoes through time. We remember you today and always

Remembrance service will be held at 4:00; if the rain persists, the event will be held inside the mausoleum. Event signs from the main gate on Oakwood Ave. will guide visitors to the site.

Join us in our Field of Honor II for a Memorial Day commemoration ceremony.Attendees can follow the event signs to Field...
05/23/2026

Join us in our Field of Honor II for a Memorial Day commemoration ceremony.

Attendees can follow the event signs to Field of Honor II and park along the road (please do NOT park on the grass), 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 [email protected]

Address

701 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+19198326077

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