Cemetery Tours coming in October and proceeds will benefit Champaign County Preservation Alliance !
Oak Dale Cemetery was established in 1856 with 25 acres. Today the cemetery covers 60 acres. The tour will weave through one of the oldest parts of the cemetery where historical burials, monuments, and statues abound. You will be enlightened about some of Urbana’s past residents and their lives as the area’s history is revealed through stories involving mystery, victory, reveille, misery, glory, injury, chivalry, artillery, revelry, and maybe even purgatory. Come join us for an exciting evening! The tour will be led by local historian John Bry. John holds a Bachelor of Science in historic preservation from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Science in historic preservation from Ball State University. He is an expert in historic cemeteries. TIMES FOR THE OCTOBER 23 & 24 TOURS There will be four tours each evening starting at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 Plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to your tour time to allow for parking and check-in Duration of tour is approximately 45 minutes Wear comfortable walking shoes & Bring your flashlight and your curiosity Each time slot will accommodate 45 attendees MASKS REQUIRED in areas where social distancing isn’t possible NO PETS PERMITTED TICKETS - PRE-SALE ONLY NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR Tickets are $10 per person --$5 for children 6-12 -- Free for children under 6 Tickets are available online Tickets are also available at the Urbana Chamber of Commerce Open: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm Location: 127 W Court Street, Urbana Ticket purchases are non-refundable The tour is not handicapped accessible |
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