Mary Jo Padgett
Hendersonville’s Historic Oakdale Cemetery Holds Stories, Markers, and Memories of its African-American History
Meet at Oakdale Cemetery, U.S. 64 W. at Valley St. Hendersonville, NCLocal historians Mary Jo Padgett and Ronnie Pepper are teaming up to lead walks focusing on the contribution of Black citizens buried in Oakdale to the history of Hendersonville. These free guided walks in Hendersonville’s Historic African-American section of Oakdale Cemetery will be on Saturday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. and on Sunday, April 6, […]
Hendersonville’s Historic Oakdale Cemetery Holds Stories, Markers, and Memories of its African-American History
Meet at Oakdale Cemetery, U.S. 64 W. at Valley St. Hendersonville, NCLocal historians Mary Jo Padgett and Ronnie Pepper are teaming up to lead walks focusing on the contribution of Black citizens buried in Oakdale to the history of Hendersonville. These free guided walks in Hendersonville’s Historic African-American section of Oakdale Cemetery will be on Saturday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. and on Sunday, April 6, […]
Guided History Walks with Mary Jo Padgett, Walk on Historic Main Street
City Hall Front Steps 5th Ave E, Hendersonville, NCBe charmed and informed by Hendersonville’s history, architecture, and colorful stories. Learn how the town got its name, who donated the land, bordellos, the oldest block of buildings, amazing fires, trolley lines and more. Meet at Hendersonville City Hall, front steps (corner of 5th Ave. E. and King St.) All tours: $10 per person Age […]
Guided History Walks with Mary Jo Padgett in Historic Oakdale Cemetery
Meet at Oakdale Cemetery, U.S. 64 W. at Valley St. Hendersonville, NCJoin along the pathways of Hendersonville’s Historic Oakdale Cemetery where the famous “Look Homeward Angel” statue is located. Among quiet, artistic grave markers discover Hendersonville’s past through lively stories of its Black, White, Jewish, and eccentric citizens. Meet at the Cemetery, U.S. 64 W. at Valley St. All tours: $10 per person Age 10 and […]
Guided History Walks with Mary Jo Padgett 7th Avenue/Historic Train Depot District
City Hall Front Steps 5th Ave E, Hendersonville, NCThis district was where it was happening in the Gilded Age of Hendersonville. The train depot brought steam engines, and attracted drays, hustle, summer visitors, shoot-outs, candy stores. Meet at Hendersonville City Hall, front steps (corner of 5th Ave. E. and King St.) All tours: $10 per person Age 10 and over. Children under 10 […]
Guided History Walks with Mary Jo Padgett Murals, Mosaic, and Ghost Signs
Henderson County Historic Courthouse 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesLearn the stories behind more than 6 murals, a mosaic with 250,000 pieces of glass, and numerous ghost signs still barely hiding in plain sight. All in downtown Hendersonville. Meet in front of Historic Courthouse on Main Street. All tours: $10 per person Age 10 and over. Children under 10 yrs. free with paying adult. […]
