# Event Details - **Event Name**: Historic Oberlin Village Walking Tour + Author Discussion - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A deep dive into one of Raleigh's oldest historically Black neighborhoods followed by a conversation with author and expert Carmen Cauthen.About this EventOverviewJoin us for Truth & Record's first in-person event! In partnership with Friends of Oberlin Village and the Historic Turner House, we present a walking tour of the historic Oberlin Village and the Turner House followed by a discussion with local author and historian Carmen Cauthen. Carmen literally wrote the book on the historic Black neighborhoods of Raleigh!Why is Oberlin Village so special?"[Oberlin Village] is no ordinary freedmen town but an antebellum free Black enclave that grew into an African American municipality, built away from White supervision by former slaves freed during or after the Civil War. Because it was rooted in freedom, Oberlin Village provided a legacy of freedom and land ownership, creating an enduring Black settlement with an elevated degree of home ownership, artisinal pride, and an irreproachable reputation.Little, M. Ruth. “Rooted in Freedom: Raleigh, North Carolina’s Freedmen’s Village of Oberlin, an Antebellum Free Black Enclave.” The North Carolina Historical Review, vol. XCVII, no. 4, Oct. 2020, p. 425.The DetailsThis event will start with a walking tour of some of the most important spots in Oberlin Village led by a guide from the Friends of Oberlin Village. Afterwards, we will gather at the Historic Turner House where fifth-generation owner Cheryl Williams will share her family home now turned non-profit gathering space. Finally, we are delighted to have local Raleigh author and historian Carmen Cauthen to share her knowledge of Raleigh's historic Black Neighborhoods. Carmen wrote the book Historic Black Neighbhorhoods of Raleigh. Notable StopsWilson Temple UMC, Morgan House, Oberlin Cemetery, Turner House, Community Deli, Plummer T. Hall House, Willis-Graves House, Oberlin Rising, and Latta University Historic Park. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/historic-oberlin-village-walking-tour-author-discussion/100001998260084705 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-26T14:20:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Historic John T. And Mary Turner House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Historic John T. And Mary Turner House - **lat**: 35.7962567 - **long**: -78.6603761 - **full address**: Historic John T. And Mary Turner House, 1002 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Historic Oberlin Village Walking Tour + Author Discussion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3d438e91d93a308bec1030da130b8ee69bb087087af3f254d9cec73106993ad1-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787362281 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Historic Oberlin Village Walking Tour + Author Discussion being held? - **A:** Historic Oberlin Village Walking Tour + Author Discussion takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Historic John T. And Mary Turner House, 1002 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Historic Oberlin Village Walking Tour + Author Discussion? - **A:** Historic Oberlin Village Walking Tour + Author Discussion is organized by Truth & Record. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Historic Oberlin Village Walking Tour + Author Discussion is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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