The North Berrien Historical Society invites the public to attend our 2011 Halloween Cemetery Tours on Saturday, October 29. Fascinating personal stories of past residents will captivate you on a fun walk through our beautiful and historic city cemeteries in Coloma and Watervliet.
Discover some of the oldest gravestones, dating back to the 1840s, and see historic people’s photos along with unique tales of their lives. In Coloma Cemetery, learn about a beloved undertaker, a couple who once lived in slavery, an unsolved wedding night shooting, and graves moved from the grounds of the high school. In Watervliet Cemetery, visit the resting places of the town’s last living Civil War soldier, a Michigan Secretary of State, a Big Ten head football coach, and the husband of baseball great Maud Nelson. These are just a few of the interesting stories to be told. The tours will also feature historic pictures to bring in spooky tales of UFOs, mobsters, shipwrecks, and other mysterious events from local history.
On Saturday, October 29 the Coloma Cemetery Tour begins at 11:00am and Watervliet Cemetery Tour begins at 1:00pm. Both tours are free of charge, and parking is available at each cemetery. The tours will go on in rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
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