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Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery
September 29 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
“Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery” will be held from Noon – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 29. (The last tour begins at 3:00 p.m.). The free walking tour is sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society in cooperation with Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Avenue, Springfield.
Seven actors dressed in period costumes will tell the personal stories of individuals buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery who made significant contributions to our community’s early history. Maps will be provided for the ½ mile tour. Allow about two hours.
The event is free and open to the public, however donations are suggested. Parking is available. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
