October 16—Walk into History: Exploring Oakwood Cemetery—10AM-Noon
Cemeteries hold unique historical information. By journeying through cemeteries, we learn about an area’s population and development, beliefs and customs, trials and tribulations, its growth and renewal. Red Wing`s Oakwood Cemetery is one of Minnesota’s most historic cemeteries. You will visit the final resting places of some of Red Wing’s most notable names including Reverend Joseph Hancock, Abraham E Welch, T.B. Sheldon and more. Learn the difference between male and female Victorian mourning customs, the meanings behind tombstone symbolism, and what life was like for a 19th century Red Wing resident. Members $7/ Non-members $10.
