SCHEDULE OF TOURS

May 30, 10 a.m. – Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Indiana
1400 W. Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47305
Beech Grove is one of the state’s oldest cemeteries and has a large GAR Civil War Cemetery, along with hundreds of veterans’ graves. Find out about the men who fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. This event is sponsored by EB & Bertha Ball Center.

June 20 (time TBD) – Anti-slavery Friends Cemetery, Westfield, Indiana
205 West Hoover St, Westfield, IN 46074
The Anti-slavery Friends were outspoken critics of slavery and active conductors on the Underground Railroad. When the war broke out, religious convictions and enlistment in the war came into conflict. Hear the story of abolitionists and soldiers from Hamilton County.

July 4, 1 p.m. – Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Indiana

7872 E 236th St, Cicero, IN 46034

Cicero Cemetery holds the remains of 63 Civil War veterans from both sides of the conflict. As part of the Lights Over Morse Lake and the 250th Anniversary of the USA, Kevin will be talking about the men of Cicero and Hamilton County and their role in the Civil War. 

July 18 (time TBD) – West Maplewood, Anderson, Indiana
410 Alexandria Pike, Anderson, IN 46012
This old cemetery is the final resting place of many Madison County Civil War veterans, as well as others who moved to the area after the war. From surgeons to musicians, West Maplewood is rich in Civil War history.

September 19 (time TBD) – Riverside Cemetery, Noblesville, Indiana
195 South Fifth Street, Noblesville, IN 46060
Historic Riverside Cemetery is where you will find 75 Civil War veterans laid to rest. Hear about the Hoosier state’s involvement in the war and learn about some of the Hamilton County residents who took up arms to preserve the Union.
November 7 (time TBD) – Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville, Indiana
1776 Monument Street, Noblesville, IN 46060
Honor Veterans Day by learning more about the history of the men and women who helped shape Noblesville. Learn about the canon that resides in Crownland Cemetery, the monument to the Unknown Soldiers, along with many more pieces of Hamilton County’s Civil War past.

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*These are OUTDOOR WALKING tours

DESTINATION TOUR

May 2 – Perryville National Battlefield, Perryville, Kentucky

1825 Battlefield Rd, Perryville, KY 40468

*This is an OUTDOOR WALKING tour

SCHEDULE OF SPEAKING EVENTS

DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS LINCOLN TOURS

Meet President Lincoln and the First Lady on the

LINCOLN DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS TOURS

    • April 4 – 10:00 a.m.
    • May 22 – 4:00 p.m.
    • June 13 – 1:00 p.m.
    • July 25 – 1:00 p.m.
    • August 22 – 1:00 p.m.
    • September 5 – 1:00 p.m.
    • October 17 – 1:00 p.m.
    • November 14 – (Special Gettysburg Address tribute)

Take a tour of the downtown area of Indianapolis to learn the significance of the Circle City to the Civil War. Meet President Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, as they make one of their stops in Indianapolis.

This is a one-mile walking tour that encompasses Monument Circle, the State House and the steps of Abraham Lincoln. The tour starts at the corner of Illinois and Washington Streets (entrance to the ArtsGarden.)

$25 per person

REGISTER HERE for Lincoln Downtown Indianapolis Tours

Downtown Indianapolis, IN

LINCOLN IN NOBLESVILLE ON MEMORIAL DAY

May 25, 11:00 a.m. Free event – Hamilton County Courthouse Square – Noblesville, IN, 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Hamilton County Historical Society and the Noblesville VFW Post 246
Have you ever wanted to hear Abraham Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address? You can on Memorial Day! This is a family friendly event that is a great way to honor the fallen veterans of Hamilton County during our 250th year. You will also be able to interact with President Lincoln after the ceremony.
Kevin Yaney will be speaking about the sacredness of Memorial Day and the local residents who answered the call to protect and preserve our nation. Local veterans will serve as an honor guard and salute our fallen heroes.