Local historian and guide Kevin Coleman will give guidance on the graveyard that was there before the cemetery, the funerary architecture and symbolism in the monuments, the historic 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 my […]
Local historian and guide Kevin Coleman will give guidance on the graveyard that was there before the cemetery, the funerary architecture and symbolism in the monuments, the historic 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 my […]
Two walking tours of Grandview Cemetery's funerary architecture, history, and natural aspects on and after November 11th. If you missed my spring tours of Chillicothe's scenic landmark burial ground, join me for two opportunities for my guided tour of it this fall - with a nod to those buried there - 11am/12 noon Thursday, November 11th, […]
A walking tour of Grandview Cemetery's funerary architecture, history, and natural aspects on November 1st, 2020 If you missed my spring tours of Chillicothe's scenic landmark burial ground, join me for my guided tour of it - with a nod to those buried there - 10am and 4pm Sunday, November 1st, 2020. Local historian and […]
An ENCORE walking tour of Grandview Cemetery's funerary architecture, history, and natural aspects If you couldn't join me for my tour May 25th, here's an encore on a Saturday. With the lack of Memorial Day ceremonies in Chillicothe's scenic landmark burial ground, join me for my guided tour of it - with a nod to […]
A walking tour of Grandview Cemetery's funerary architecture, history, and natural aspects I can't replicate the entire annual Memorial Day ceremonies in Chillicothe's scenic landmark burial ground, but join me for my guided tour of it - with a nod to those buried there - 2pm to about 4pm this Sunday, May 24th, 2020. Local […]
The Chillicothe Restoration Foundation presents the Notable Souls of Grandview Cemetery. Join us for a walking tour of Chillicothe’s hilltop burial grounds on Sunday, September 8 from 1-5. (Last tickets sold at 3:30.) There is a $5.00 charge for adults, 10 & under are free. Tour booklets are an additional $5.00. Copies of the Foundation’s other […]
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 108 and the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard presents a ceremony honoring the 101st anniversary of Captain Becker's death. Captain Charles E. Becker, of the East Surrey Regiment, British Army, was wounded twice and had three brothers who were killed in France during World War I. He was […]
When Memorial Day is commemorated Monday May 27th, Ross County solemnities will begin in Grandview Cemetery. See more of the the history, architecture, and personages of Chillicothe's scenic Grandview Cemetery just before you experience it Memorial Day. The 1-1/2 hour walking tour begins 2pm Sunday, May 26th, 2019, at the Renick stone wall. […]
Join the Chillicothe Restoration Foundation for a walking tour of Chillicothe’s hilltop burial on Sunday, July 15 from 1-5, with the last tour starting at 3:45. There is a $5.00 charge for adults, 10 & under are free. Tour booklets are an additional $5.00. Copies of the Foundation’s walking tours will be available at the […]
