Voices from the past
*POSTPONED DUE TO WIND*
NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
APRIL 1, 2023
1 - 4 PM
Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery. Est. 1853
(700 W
Where charlotte's history comes alive for the day!
About:
Voices From The Past is a unique living history event that tells the stories of our founding fathers, civic leaders, pioneering women, and a few interesting characters. Guests are invited to take a "spirited stroll" through Charlotte’s historic cemeteries and interact with portrayers as they tell the stories of the men and women who helped make Charlotte what it is today.
Voices From The Past launched in 2017 by The Mecklenburg Historical Association (MHA). Starting with the 2023 event, the MHA has graciously turned the event over to the 501(c)3 nonprofit Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery Inc. (HEPI), to be used as a fundraiser.
What to expect:
Stroll through the Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery and hear the amazing stories of the famous, infamous and ordinary citizens that made Charlotte what it is today. The portrayers will be dressed in costumes from their time period!
This FREE, family-friendly event will feature food trucks, live music from the Charlotte Folk Society, and complimentary golf cart rides from Carolina Golf Cars for our visitors that may have difficulty walking around the cemetery. The event will also feature the Charlotte Fire Department’s restored Neptune fire pump truck, circa 1860 and cars from the Queen City Model A Club.
Whether you are a native of Charlotte or new to the city, this is a fun event for all to learn more about our history while helping to preserve it.
About the Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery, Inc.
The Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery, Inc. (HEPI), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving, restoring, enhancing, and sharing the original historic and park-like atmosphere of Elmwood/Pinewood and Settlers’ Cemeteries.
Before there was a Department of Park and Recreation, cemeteries were purposely designed for dual-use. Easter and Halloween parades were held in Elmwood. Families had picnics and children played in the green space. We at HEPI believe that we, in concert with the City, can provide a safe, friendly, and serene environment for those interred, those visiting loved ones, and those wanting to learn about our past or just take a break from the hubbub.
Learn more by visiting historicelmwoodpinewood.org.
BENEFITING
Get involved
Become an event sponsor!
Become an event portrayer!
Become an event portrayer!
Support the event and our nonprofit by becoming an event sponsor! We have multiple opportunities for you to join in on the fun while contributing to a good cause! Event sponsorships are deductable! Interested? Email casey@carbenevents.com
Become an event portrayer!
Become an event portrayer!
Become an event portrayer!
If you have a passion for history and want to portray a resident, email lynn.mintzerVFTP@gmail.com.
Volunteer!
Become an event portrayer!
Volunteer!
We are in need of 10 volunteers on the day of (4/1) to help us run the event. If you are interested, please fill out the form below with a note that you want to volunteer.
