History Comes Alive presented by Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum. Part of FestivAll
Celebrate Charleston’s Rich History on a self-guided 1 ¼ mile walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds where you can enjoy magnificent views and interact along the way with:
- Reenactors telling the stories of historical Charleston.
- Meet Larry Rowe author of ‘Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s
Boyhood Home
- Learn about Charleston’s Craik-Patton House.
- Participate in interactive Children’s activities.
- Take in the parks’ charming and plentiful wildlife with Flora and Fauna experts.
- Make merry with Music from Dave Haas and refreshments from the Mountain Juice Co.
Leashed dogs are welcome.
- Trolley rides from downtown and on-site parking are available.Attendance is Free.
Sunday October 22nd from 1-4pm
Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum,
1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV 25301Contact: Chris Higgins
Phone: 304 8010
e-mail: chris.higgins@cityofcharleston.comPlease like and follow Friends Facebook page for any updates on the events: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064851811671
First Saturday Saunter
Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, invite you to take part in a regular 'First Saturday Saunter' - Discover History, Birds and Trees. - The guided walks will introduce you to different areas of the Cemetery, between 9 and 10 30pm. Discover the stories behind people buried in the Cemetery, and its flora and fauna. Binoculars for bird watching, and shoes suitable for walking on grass are advised. Most of the time we will be on the Cemeterys asphalt roads. Walks will be led by Mary Price Aboretum Arborist; Christopher Higgins.
First Saturday Saunter
Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, invite you to take part in a regular 'First Saturday Saunter' - Discover History, Birds and Trees. - The guided walks will introduce you to different areas of the Cemetery, between 9 and 10 30pm. Discover the stories behind people buried in the Cemetery, and its flora and fauna. Binoculars for bird watching, and shoes suitable for walking on grass are advised. Most of the time we will be on the Cemeterys asphalt roads. Walks will be led by Mary Price Aboretum Arborist; Christopher Higgins.