The North Berrien Historical Society invites the public to
attend our free Halloween Cemetery Tours on Saturday, October 27. 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, see photos of people from the past and hear interesting tales of their
lives. 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 a nationally published
author. In Coloma Cemetery, learn about
a beloved undertaker, a couple who once lived in slavery, an unsolved wedding
night shooting, and a veteran of the War of 1812. These are just a few of the fascinating
stories that will be told. The tours
will also bring in local tales of UFOs, mobsters, shipwrecks, and other
mysterious events from the past.
On Saturday, October 27 the Watervliet Cemetery Tour begins
at 11:00am and Coloma Cemetery Tour begins at 1:00pm; each tour will last about
one hour. 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. For more information call
the North Berrien Historical Museum at (269) 468-3330.
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