CEMETERY TOURS
These are OUTDOOR WALKING tours
June 20, 10:00 a.m. – 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. Cost – $10 for adults. Kids under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.
ANTI-SLAVERY FRIENDS REGISTRATION
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. Cost – $10 for adults. Kids under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.
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. Cost – $10 for adults. Kids under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.
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. Cost – $10 for adults. Kids under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY REGISTRATION
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. Cost – Free
CROWNLAND CEMETERY REGISTRATION
These are OUTDOOR WALKING tours
SCHEDULE OF SPEAKING EVENTS
April 22, 6:30 p.m. – Noblesville Lions Club
May 6, 10:00 a.m. – Westfield Historical Society, third grade class tours at the Anti-Slavery Cemetery
May 25, 11:00 a.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hamilton County Courthouse, Veterans Memorial, Noblesville, IN
September 9, 6:00 p.m. – Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable
DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS LINCOLN TOURS
Meet President Lincoln and the First Lady on the
LINCOLN DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS TOURS
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- 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
