The City of Raleigh’s Historical Resources and Museum Advisory Board invites the public to take part in a guided walking tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery, one of the first municipal cemeteries established for African Americans in North Carolina.
Led by Carmen Cauthen—family historian, racial equity advocate, and author of Historic Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh—the tour will share powerful stories of Raleigh’s African-American community and highlight the lives and legacies of those laid to rest at this historic site.
When & Where
This hour-long tour offers participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Raleigh’s African-American history while honoring the individuals and families who helped shape the city.
Location: Mt. Hope Cemetery
Dates: Saturdays, Sept. 20 and Nov. 22
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Ages: High school and older recommended
Cost: Free
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Walking through Mt. Hope Cemetery is like walking through a living history of Raleigh and North Carolina. Every headstone, every name, carries the legacy of those who built schools, founded churches, fought for justice, and many who endured the trauma of enslavement and lived through segregation. Their stories are not just Raleigh’s story—they are North Carolina’s blueprint for resilience and progress.”
-Carmen Cauthen
