The Historic Elmwood Pinewood and Settlers’ properties encompass more than 70 acres of public space and pays homage to the city’s beginnings.
Macabre Tales of Elmwood: 1-Mile Walking Tours of the Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery
October 12, 2025 • 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Hear stories of strange deaths, true crime, historic figures, and whispered supernatural tales, all set among the monuments of Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery.
Voices from the Past After Dark!
Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25
The ghosts of Voices From The Past are coming alive again!
Once the sun goes down cemeteries can be rather spooky. In the dark shadows of the graveyard, you will transcend to another era where centuries-old spirits roam. Look. Can you see them? Listen. Do you hear them?
Drop Dead 5K
November 1, 2025 • 9 a.m.
Lace up for a one-of-a-kind race through history! The Drop Dead 5K returns this fall with our unique course winding through the peaceful, scenic paths of Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery. Covering 70+ acres, this resting place is home to some of the city’s most notable names.
Help Restore the Legacy of Patrick Harty
During Hurricane Helene in 2024, the historic box tomb and family plot of Patrick Harty, one of Mecklenburg County’s earliest and most respected craftsmen, was damaged and now urgently needs restoration.
We have the opportunity to preserve his memory and craftsmanship by restoring his final resting place. Your donation will go directly toward the careful repair and preservation of the Harty family plot and box tomb, ensuring this vital piece of Charlotte’s history is not lost.
Settlers’ Cemetery Monument Reinstallation
During the late 1990’s, a major restoration occurred in Settler’s Cemetery. Following that preservation effort, vandalized and damaged headstones remain in storage. Donate to be part of a second round of preservation to include the reinstallation of those headstones.
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Elmwood Pinewood
700 West 6th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Settlers’
200 West 5th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202