Oakwood Cemetery Troy NY

06/15/2026

Oakwood Cemetery is pleased to announce that we were the recipient of a very generous donation from Trustco Bank on June 14th.
We thank Trustco President Robert J. Mc Cormick for his role in Oakwood receiving this donation.
The donation was presented at the Defazio's 22nd. annual stickball tournament.

06/14/2026

Have you taken a recent stroll through our picturesque cemetery, noticing the trees have been labeled? We extend gratitude to the volunteers who have worked tirelessly to identify these trees, noting their Latin and English names. Take a moment to appreciate the scenery as well as history and you may find yourself standing under a Quercus Bicolor or Swamp White Oak. Joyce Kilmer’s poem Trees starts with the line, “I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree.”

06/13/2026

Children's Fishing Contest
Saturday, June 20, 2026
9:00 AM 12:00 PM
186 Oakwood Avenue Troy, NY, 12182United States (map)
Click to Register your child: Children's Fishing Contest
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/childrens-fishing-contest-fathers-day-eve

Cast a line with us on Father’s Day Eve for our Children’s Fishing Contest 🎣. All young anglers! Test your luck at Oakwood’s 1st Fishing Contest. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fish will be measured, recorded and then released back into the lake.

Watch out for our resident snapping turtles, because they are not friendly! Meet at the Earl Chapel & Drive to the lake.

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Cast a line with us on our Children’s Fishing Contest 🎣. All young anglers! Test your luck at Oakwood’s 1st Fishing Contest. *** Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fish will be measured, recorded and then released back into the lake. Watch out for our resident snapping turtles, because...

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Beyond the sheer natural beauty, Oakwoods Overlook serves as a living gateway to the history of the Hudson Valley. Certainly the phrase, you can see forever, describes this view. This storied region, a crucial stage during the American Revolution, reveals its secrets from our elevation. Our detailed, interpretive diorama provides an engaging journey through time, allowing you to identify the pivotal historic landmarks and the indelible imprints left by some of the remarkable individuals who shaped this nation. Come visit us and walk our grounds taking in all its beauty and rich history.

05/29/2026

James J. Child, deceased 1925, rests at Oakwood Cemetery. After being born in Brooklyn, he made Troy his home in his early years and was educated in Lansingburgh. Childs working life started with a leading coal merchant, which laid the groundwork for his future enterprise, the J. J. Child Coal Company. Throughout the years, Child held esteemed positions like President of the J. J. Child Steamer Company and Director of the People’s Bank of Lansingburgh. His dedication to community was evident in his roles as Director of Samaritan Hospital and Trustee of the Troy Orphan Asylum. This remarkable monument marks the final resting place of James and his family, representing the numerous outstanding monuments in our cemetery. Every stone tells a story.

05/23/2026

Reserve your spot for the Family Mausoleums Tour!
This is a walking and driving tour lead by Oakwood Volunteer Terry Rooney. He will lead our guests on a tour of several of these opulent mausoleums, Tibbits, Tracy, Vail, Mc Conihe Thompson, Cannon, Paine, Sage, Griswold, Hart, Green. He will showcase their histories, the personalities and the unique architecture of these revered mausoleums.

June 10, at 10:00am.

Meet at the Gardner Earl Chapel.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-mausoleums

05/20/2026

We were delighted to welcome back Michael Barrett, local historian, who shared compelling accounts of area residents who served in the Civil War. The audience was deeply engaged by the stories of those who suffered injuries and returned to pursue diverse careers as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield. Michael has identified 878 Civil War veterans buried at Oakwood, each with a unique story. Notably, one of the recipients of the Medal of Honor was featured. Visitors are invited to join a tour to discover the fascinating stories of those laid to rest here.

05/18/2026

Join us this Wednesday from 6:00-7:00!

Give yourself the chance to relax, renew and reset with a peaceful, relaxing, grounding, balancing, renewing and revitalizing Sound Meditation for Deep Relaxation. Celebrate the coming "Blue Moon" with complimentary organic blueberries served at the event.

01/09/2026

This Saturday! We are kicking off our 2026 local history series with a talk by volunteer and researcher Joe Pyle. He will present his research about Colonel Derrick Lane, a soldier in the American Revolution, and his burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The talk will also include a general discussion of public and family burial grounds in Troy and Lansingburgh and the US Rural Cemetery movement.

Saturday, January 10
2 PM
Main Library (100 2nd St, Troy, NY 12180)

Registration required. Call 518-274-7071 or visit https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=4294&BranchID=1000000131&Branch=Main%20Library&EventID=578168&PK=