Cemetery Walking Tour

847 Leidy Road,Westminster MD 21157

21 November, 2021

Description

Tour the historic African American cemetery and learn the stories of Veterans, farmers and ministers. On Sunday, November 21st, join us at Ellsworth Cemetery for a special Veterans Day event as Diane Boettcher, local researcher, will provide a tour of the historical African American cemetery. Over 280 individuals from all walks of life rest in the cemetery. You will learn about the Veterans from the Civil War and both World Wars, ministers and farmers. Their stories are the stories of our community, our county and our Nation. The tour is suitable for all ages. The tour requires standing for one hour and walking on uneven ground. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Ellsworth Cemetery is located on Leidy Road near Westminster. The tour begins at 12:30 p.m. Please arrive at the cemetery gate 10 minutes before the tour for check-in. Use 847 Leidy Road for GPS directions. Parking is available across the street. The tour is available for a suggested donation of $10 to the Ellsworth Cemetery fund at the Community Foundation. You can donate via PayPal: http://carrollcommunityfoundation.org/funds.asp?fund_id=365