All are welcome to join local historian Michael Barrett on Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m. as he leads a three-hour driving and walking tour to see some of the beautiful examples of Celtic monuments in the historic Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.
Barrett will talk about the history and symbolism of the monuments, as well as share stories about the Irish immigrants memorialized by them. The tour is hosted by the Friends of Oakwood Cemetery.
Please register by calling (518) 328-0090. and pay upon arrival, $15 per person. Children under 12 are free. Participants will meet at the Earl Memorial Chapel flag pole at the Oakwood Avenue entrance to the cemetery. (Check Facebook for updates if weather is a concern: oakwood cemetery troy ny.)
Upcoming:
Full Moon Twilight Tour — Tuesday, July 16 at 6 p.m. (Limited to 30 participants.)
Please register by calling (518) 328-0090. and pay upon arrival, $15 per person.
The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery, a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer group, supports the preservation and maintenance of the non-sectarian chapel and grounds of Troy’s still-active historic 19th-century Oakwood Cemetery. New members are always welcome. For information, call (518) 272-7520.
Published: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:55:05 +0000 by d.gardner