Myths, Legends, & Graveyard Tours

501 East Main Street,Painesville OH 44077

09 October, 2021

Description

Stroll through Painesville's Evergreen Cemetery and meet residents from the past who are a little more alive than they should be. Take a guided walk through Painesville's Evergreen Cemetery. As we stroll among the tombstones, hear astounding tales from cemetery residents who visit us for one afternoon. Hear about the extreme measures Mary Brewster took to chase away children. Learn the heartbreaking story behind one of the most unusual tombstone in the cemetery. Meet one of Kirtland's earliest settlers. As you go from grave to grave, your guide will fill you in on old wives tales and legends surrounding cemeteries. Tour times are 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm*, and last about 80 minutes.  (*Special dusk tour, which is not for the faint of heart.) All tours set out promptly. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. The Lake County Historical Society (LCHS) is committed to ensuring, through our collections, research library, educational outreach activities and publications, the preservation of Lake County, Ohio, historical records and cultural traditions and to use Society resources and partnerships to engage the community, assess changing needs and be a responsible advocate for the local arts and culture community.