Grafton History Cemetery Tour Set For Sunday Afternoon, October 2nd
Grafton Historical Society
One Grafton Common
Grafton, Massachusetts 01519
www.graftonhistoricalsociety.org
For Release Upon Receipt
September 6, 2011
Contact: Linda Casey, President
508-839-0000
E-mail: l-casey@msn.com
Media Contact: John LaPoint
508-887-5809
E-Mail: GLFJL@aol.com
GRAFTON: The Grafton Historical Society will host its second annual Grafton History Cemetery Tour at Riverside Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, October 2nd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
This year’s cemetery tour features eight new stories of people who have made an impact on the community’s life and history. Costumed interpreters will tell tour participants stories that include Civil War chaplain Rev. William Scandlin, historian Catherine Warren and local sports star Emmett Ludy, one of the 19 brave Grafton residents who gave their lives for their country in World War II.
“We had a wonderful time last fall with our first Grafton History Cemetery Tour and the enthusiasm of our interpreters has carried over to this year. Riverside Cemetery is one of our community’s most beautiful places, and in October the autumn foliage should be spectacular,” noted Grafton Historical Society President Linda Casey.
Tours start promptly every half hour beginning at 1:00 PM. The last tour of the afternoon takes place at 3:30 PM. Tickets for the tour are $5.00 for Grafton Historical Society members, and $8.00 per person general admission. They are available the day of the event at Riverside Cemetery’s Hudson Avenue entrance. Parking is available along Hudson Avenue. There is no event parking on Millbury Street. Rain date is the following Sunday, October 9th. For additional information, please contact the Grafton Historical Society at 508-839-0000, www.graftonhistoricalsociety.org and www.facebook.com/graftonhistory
The Grafton Historical Society is a private, non-profit 501c3 organization that collects preserves and interprets all things related to the history of Grafton, Massachusetts. The office and museum are located in the historic Grafton Town House. The Historical Society is managed by a twelve member volunteer board of directors, along with a core of dedicated volunteers. Educational programs are held September through May.
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