Local historian and guide Kevin Coleman will interpret the family graveyard that was there before the cemetery, the funerary architecture and symbolism of all the monuments, the historic stone quarry at the rim, the history around the site, the geology of the location...and even what you see in the grand views. Join me for 2 […]
Local historian and guide Kevin Coleman will interpret the family graveyard that was there before the cemetery, the funerary architecture and symbolism of all the monuments, the historic stone quarry at the rim, the history around the site, the geology of the location...and even what you see in the grand views. Join me for 2 […]
If you want to watch the Chillicothe fireworks from Carlisle Hill...how about learning about the hill? And the curious, cantankerous, canted steps that meander up it? As well as the bedrock that slips under it, the working-class neighborhood on it that has been largely erased, the scenic Victorian and Art & Crafts homes atop it, […]
If you want to watch the Chillicothe fireworks from Carlisle Hill...how about learning about the hill? And the curious, cantankerous, canted steps that meander up it? As well as the bedrock that slips under it, the working-class neighborhood on it that has been largely erased, the scenic Victorian and Art & Crafts homes atop it, […]
For about an hour and a half, join Kevin B. Coleman for two opportunities for his annual walking tour on Labor Day weekend - between 2 and 4pm Sunday, September 3rd, and 10 to 12 noon Monday, September 4th, 2023. Chillicothe's historic downtown was not just for white-collar jobs - the canal, railroads, utilities, mills, […]
For about an hour and a half, join Kevin B. Coleman for two opportunities for his annual walking tour on Labor Day weekend - between 2 and 4pm Sunday, September 3rd, and 10 to 12 noon Monday, September 4th, 2023. Chillicothe's historic downtown was not just for white-collar jobs - the canal, railroads, utilities, mills, […]
Local historian and guide Kevin Coleman will interpret the family graveyard that was there before the cemetery, the funerary architecture and symbolism of all the monuments, the historic stone quarry at the rim, the history around the site, the geology of the location...and even what you see in the grand views. Join me for a […]
With Yoctangee Park a busy place for the summer - including upcoming Independence Day - join Kevin Coleman on a walking tour of some of its history. Meet at the gazebo to learn about the sulphur well under it, the eagles on the bandstand, the park lake and its outlet through a stone arch, the […]
Yoctangee Park has been a busy place for summer, but the season coming to a close, join Kevin Coleman on a walking tour of some of its history. And since I'm also a news reporter, I'll share more of the story* of the evolving plans that were unveiled recently. Meet at the gazebo to learn […]
Before the weather gets any more (un)seasonable towards Veterans Day, I'll chime in with a "Patriot Grave Marking" on Sunday, October 20th. I'm offering my recurring walking tour of the geology, history, art, and architecture of Chillicothe's Grandview Cemetery starting at noon, and ending in time to regroup for the DAR's ceremony at Henry Hill's […]
