Join us for an engaging guided tour with Heidi Hamer through Oakwood Cemetery, where the lives and legacies of our community’s earliest residents come to life. Begin and end at historical Muzzy Chapel.
Tour Dates: June 11 (THIS TOUR IS FULL) , July 23 (THIS TOUR IS FULL) and August 27 (THIS TOUR IS FULL)
Time: 5:00-7:00 (approximately 90 minutes or so).
Reservations: Fill out the form below or call 309-944-3043. Pets are NOT allowed in the cemetery.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
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