Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00
Oct
28
10:00 AM10:00
17th Annual Murder, Mayhem & Misadventure Walking Tours
SAC is happy to announce that our free family-friendly walking tour will be held on October 28th, the Saturday before Halloween.
Tours start at 10:00 a.m. and leave on the half-hour, with the last tour strolling out at 2:30. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes.
Some of Oakwood’s “residents” are eager to tell their stories include the mother who had to bury two of her children, a man who was shot for not getting a job, suicides, murders, and love triangles.
Remember to come prepared. Please wear comfortable shoes as some of the terrain can be uneven. All children must be accompanied by an adult and no pets are allowed in city cemeteries. For those with mobility issues, a chauffeured golf cart will be provided twice during the day.
It’s our most popular event and we are looking forward to having you join us. It’s a great way to learn a little of Austin’s history! Free but donations are welcome and appreciated.
Sep
17
9:00 AM09:00
May
19
to May 21
All Together Here - Monument Dedication and Memorial Events
Join us for a 3-day event to dedicate a monument to honor the 36 men, women, and children reinterred at the Oakwood Cemetery from the Historic Colored Grounds.
In 2016, during the rehabilitation of the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, archaeologists monitoring construction discovered the remains of men, women and children beneath the footprint of the Chapel. Construction was halted and thus began the journey of confronting injustice and gaining insight into the lives of the people who were discovered. In October 2020, with help from nationally renowned archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, community activists and City staff, this two-day symposium continued the public conversation in an online forum.
In November 2021, the men, women, and children were reinterred at the Oakwood Cemetery, and a small blessing event was held. Monuments were designed that are now ready to be dedicated with a memorial event.
Join us in the journey to explore and honor the people of Oakwood Cemetery.
For more information, see OakwoodSymposium.org
Nov
29
6:30 PM18:30
Voices of Evergreen
Please join Save Austin's Cemeteries and The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center for a showing of Voices of Evergreen, a 30-minute film introducing Evergreen Cemetery in East Austin and highlighting the lives of five notable African American Austinites interred at Evergreen - Norman Scales, Sr., Juanita Craft, Elmer Akins, Friendly Rice and Dr. Karl Downs. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. The event starts at 6:30 pm and will be over by 8:30 pm.