Historic Main St. … Oakdale Cemetery … and 7th Ave. Train Depot District
Take a 90-plus minute walk along Historic Main Street to learn about Hendersonville’s history and architecture and hear fascinating stories of the past. Or, see the Look Homeward Angel grave marker, the inspiration for Thomas Wolfe’s novel, and hear lively stories about former colorful residents while strolling through Oakdale, Hendersonville’s municipal cemetery. Or, stroll along 7th Avenue/Historic Depot District, where the action was when the first steam engine locomotives rolled into town starting in 1879 bringing hundreds of tourists.
2021 Guided History Walks
Three Choices! Main Street, Hendersonville, N.C. …
Historic Oakdale Cemetery … and 7th Ave./Historic Depot District
Walks on Main Street
10 a.m. — Fri, June 11; Sat, July 10.; Sun, August 8; Fri, October 8; Sat, November 6
These 90-plus minute walks occur rain or shine. Be charmed and informed by our history, architecture, and colorful stories about Hendersonville. Learn how the town got its name, who donated the land, the old Opera House, bordellos, the oldest block of buildings, trolley lines … and more. COVID-19 precautions will be observed, space will be limited. Please make a reservation.
Meeting Place: Hendersonville City Hall, front steps (at corner of 5th Ave. E. and King St.)
In Oakdale Cemetery
10 a.m. — Fri, June 18; Sat, July 17; Sun, August 15; Fri, October 15; Sat, November 13
Join me along the pathways of Hendersonville’s Historic Oakdale Cemetery where the famous “Look Homeward Angel” statue is located. Grave markers can tell interesting stories and whisper secrets … so come along to discover Hendersonville’s buried past. We will visit the Black cemetery and white cemetery (segregated in the old days), the Jewish cemetery, Potter’s Field, and learn about some outstanding residents in each. These 90-plus minute walks occur rain or shine. COVID-19 precautions will be observed, space will be limited. Please make a reservation.
Meeting Place: at the Cemetery, U.S. 64 W. at Valley St.
7th Ave./Historic Depot District
10 a.m. — Fri, June 25; Sat, July 24; Sun, August 22; Fri, October 22; Sat, November 20
This district surrounding the historic Railroad Depot was where it was happening in the Gilded Age of Hendersonville from 1879, when the first steam locomotive arrived with hundreds of tourists daily, till the Crash of 1929 … learn about the drays, the hustle, the inns, the summer visitors, the shoot-outs, growth of agriculture, and popular candy stores. COVID-19 precautions will be observed, space will be limited. Please make a reservation. These 90-plus minute walks occur rain or shine.
Meeting Place: Hendersonville City Hall, front steps (at corner of 5th Ave. E. and King St.)
All tours: $10 per person
age 10 and over. Children under 10 yrs. free with paying adult.
Schedule a private tour anytime for your group.
Reservations/information: 828-545-3179