Thomas Wolfe's Buried Lives: A Special Evening Tour of Riverside Cemetery

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, NC 28801, United States | Asheville, NC

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In celebration of Thomas Wolfe's 125th Birthday, join us for a SPECIAL EVENING TOUR of Riverside Cemetery where guests will also encounter a handful of characters from beyond the grave.
Your guide will piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well as other notable Ashevillians.
The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery, with parking available along Birch Street and near the gate. Plan for two-hour leisurely paced tour!
Tickets - $10/person and must be purchased online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thomas-wolfes-buried-lives-a-special-evening-tour-of-riverside-cemetery
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Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, NC 28801, United States

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Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

Host or Publisher Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

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