Ashland County Historical Society Announces 2023 Living History Cemetery Walk

Joe Lyons • September 15, 2023

The Ashland County Historical Society is excited to announce the return of the Living History Cemetery Walk at Ashland Cemetery. Ashland’s historical figures will come to life through local re-enactors. Each character will spend a few minutes telling stories about their lives in Ashland and how they were an important part of our history. Period costumes worn by the re-enactors will further heighten the experience with an aura of authenticity.

Join us on Sunday, September 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a fun-filled afternoon of education and exploration! Guided tours will begin promptly at 1:00 pm, with groups leaving every ten minutes. The last tour will depart at 3:00 pm.

Be sure to stop by our check-in booth upon arrival to be placed in your tour group!

This year’s cast of characters are as follows:

Helen (Phillips) Arnold – former Ashland County probation officer (Debbie Sickmiller); Sarah (Killgore) Wertman – the first woman in the United States to graduate from law school (Deleasa Randall-Griffiths); Benjamin Frank Zercher – former Mayor of Ashland (Ed Krakora); Dr. J. Allen Miller – former President, Dean and teacher at Ashland College (Dave Kowalka); Henry J. Schulz – former fire chief of The Citizens Relief Fire Company (Ken Hammontree); and Judge Mildred (McKibben) Myers – the first woman in Ashland County to hold public office (Barbara Tate).

The Living History Cemetery Walk is appropriate for families and people of all ages.

The event is open to the public, rain or shine, for a suggested donation of $5. No reservations are required

Sunday, May 15, 2023 – 1:00pm

Address:

523 W Main Street

Ashland, OH 44805

Presented By: Ashland County Historical Society & Cleo Redd Fisher Museum

www.ashlandhistory.org