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Riverside Cemetery Walking Tour
July 6 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Historic Riverside Cemetery is the final resting place of thousands of men, women, and children from the greater Oswego area. Some are well-known, some not. Local historian Dr. Natalie J. Woodall has researched many of these people in connection with her study of Oswego County’s role in the Civil War. On Saturday, June 29 at 11:00 am, she will lead a walking tour through one area, providing brief biographical information about selected personages and, if applicable, about their family members. If you have ever wondered about names such as Oliphant, Ames, and Oliver, here is an opportunity to become better informed!
This handsome fellow is Parker O. Wright, Civil War soldier and prominent member of J. D. O’Brian Post No. 65 GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). He is only one of many Oswego citizens, male and female, to be featured in Dr. Natalie J. Woodall’s walking tour of Riverside Cemetery on June 29th.
The program is being sponsored by the Oswego County Historical Society and Friends of Riverside Cemetery. A nominal donation of $10 will benefit ongoing renovations at Riverside Cemetery. Enrollment is limited, so register soon. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. and last about an hour.
Participants should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and a hat. Bottled water is recommended and a walking stick or cane are advised, as the ground can be uneven. Cameras are welcomed.
$10.00
Walking Tour Ticket
Oswego County Historical Society
(315) 343-1342
ochs@rbhousemuseum.org