Wayne County History Comes Alive!
When: Saturday October 2, 2021 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 or Credit/Debit Card
Description: Tales from the Departed kicks off on Saturday, October 2 from 1:00 to 4:00. Richmond’s history is endlessly interesting, and visitors to the cemetery on that day can meet some of the people who helped make that history. Mayors, soldiers, businessmen and more will be on hand to tell their stories and engage with participants. Come out and enjoy a walk around a beautiful cemetery and meet some interesting personalities from Richmond’s past.
Background: Since 2007, the Wayne County Historical Museum has enchanted audiences of all ages with our historical walking tour of Earlham Cemetery. This year we will have several characters from Wayne County’s historical past for visitors to meet!
This year’s lineup includes:
John F. Miller – Creator of Glen Miller Park
Cornelius Ratliff — Prominent early Quaker
Mary Birdsall — Early Wayne County women’s suffragist
Dr. Isaac Teague — 19th century physician who peddled miracle cures
Mrs. Wm Wilson — Wife of Civil War veteran
Thomas Bennett — Civil War colonel and frequent Richmond mayor
Dr. William Zimmerman – Frequent Richmond Mayor with a colorful past
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