Join Eric Kozen for a two-hour walking tour of Oakdale Cemetery, a natural outdoor museum. Discover the founding story of this majestic Wilmington cemetery. Kozen shares the stories of notable people laid to rest here and the roles they played in shaping our community.
In addition, Oakdale’s grounds are an arboretum treasure, abundant with horticultural specimens of grandeur and many towering monuments. The cemetery is a unique blend of history, nature and funerary art.?
Kozen has been the superintendent of Oakdale Cemetery since 2002. His primary work includes the operation and management of the cemetery. He is also responsible for budgeting, sales, fundraising, building and grounds maintenance, planning, repairs and historic preservation.?
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