Much of Wake Forest’s history is buried in the cemetery on North White Street – the lives and families of Wake Forest College presidents and professors, men and women who fought for their country in its wars, local celebrities like Shorty Joyner and hundreds of unremarked people who made the town what it is today.
Come visit those people and learn about them as their descendants and history-buff docents tell their tales.
This annual Wake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour on Saturday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will begin with an opening ceremony featuring the Wake Forest High School Junior ROTC as the color guard.
Parents are encouraged to bring their children. This year there will be a special children’s hand-out highlighting interesting artifacts on the grounds. Designed for interaction between a child and their parents or accompanying adult, the photos and sites will help educate them about the historical significance of the cemetery as they locate significant places during the self-guided tour.
This event is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, the cemetery walking tour will be held Saturday, May 19. Parking is available within the cemetery grounds. The tour is sponsored by the Wake Forest Cemetery Advisory Board and the Town of Wake Forest.
