Voices From The Past benefiting the Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery

700 West 6th Street,Charlotte NC 28202

01 April, 2023

Description

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. This is a FREE event in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! Please register to let us know you're coming! Come 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. The 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. Learn more about the event by visiting voicesfromthepastcharlotte.com. Parking: Paid parking is available across the street from the main entrance at the Gateway Village Parking Deck. (700 W Trade St.) Parking is also available for free at the Irwin Academy Center. The entrance to the parking lot is at the corner of Cates St and Clarkson St. Use the address 383 N Clarkson St, Charlotte, NC 28202 to get you to this location. The closest cemetery entrance is at the corner of Cates St and Cedar St. About the HEPI: 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. Voices From The Past was 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.