Wayne County History Comes Alive!
When: Saturday October 5, 2019 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Earlham Cemetery 1101 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374
*Wayne County Historical Museum if adverse weather occurs
Admission: $10.00/ Car -Payments will be accepted at the east gate, Cash Only
Description: Come meet some of Wayne County’s most interesting residents from history on this historic walking tour of the beautiful Earlham Cemetery. You will be delighted by the intriguing tales you will hear from Wayne County’s dearly departed!
Background: Since 2007, the Wayne County Historical Museum has enchanted audiences of all ages with our historical walking tour of Earlham Cemetery. Visitors will meet a variety of characters from Wayne County’s amazing past. This year we will have 11 characters for visitors to meet! While some years have had themed editions, this year we will meet a variety of interesting and charming characters who made history in Wayne County.
This year’s lineup includes:
William Alexander portrayed by Lenny Ball
Helen Austin portrayed by Sue King
Charles and Rhoda Coffin portrayed by Tom Hamm & Mary Louise Reynolds
Maude K. Eggemeyer portrayed by Sontina Reid
William Leeds portrayed by Eric Burkhardt
Victoria Lindemuth portrayed by Ginger Martin
Daniel Reid portrayed by Jason Troutwine
Juliet Swayne Shirk portrayed by Karen Shank-Chapman
Mrs. Benjamin Starr portrayed by Angela Bargo
Gaar Williams portrayed by Paul Jordan
YOUR WCHM would like to thank our partners and sponsors who made Tales from the Departed possible:
Earlham Cemetery
Morrisson-Reeves Library
Stegall Berheide & Orr Funeral Chapel
Doan & Mills Funeral Home
Riggle Walterman Mortuary Inc.
Richmond Civic Theater