Local historians Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Robin Triplett, and Hunter Ingram lead evening walking tours through North Carolina's oldest rural cemetery, covering the history of Oakdale, Civil War veterans, funerary art, and some of the cemetery's prominent citizens. Bring your own flashlight. Call to reserve a spot, and tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
Historic cemetery dating to 1852 with ornate Victorian monuments, moss-covered oaks, and the graves of notable Wilmingtonians. Surprisingly beautiful and peaceful for a walk. Free …