A two-hour walking tour of Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park.

The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest will present its 16th Annual tour of Forest Home Cemetery.  Please join us on a beautiful fall day and take an historic stroll through this picturesque cemetery where you will meet actors portraying people whose stories and lives changed the course of local and regional history.  This year's tour will focus on "Genius and Diversity."  Come and meet the fascinating innovators in the areas of dance, literature, science, sports, and architecture.

Costumed interpreters will bring these stories "to life" in this Illinois State Historical Society award-winning program by recreating the poignant and inspiring stories of fascinating citizens who have made significant and/or colorful contributions to area history.

           

The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation, study and exhibition of artifacts and other materials related to local history and to the publication and dissemination of related materials and information.  The Historical Society is located on the second floor of Pleasant Home, an 1897 National Historic Landmark in Oak Park.  Call 708-848-6755 with questions.  This year's walk is sponsored by Drechsler, Brown, and Williams Funeral Home of Oak Park.

For more information on the cemetery, you can purchase Nature's Choicest Spot, a book written by The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.  Short biographies of many of the fascinating people you will meet on the walk are featured as well as historic information on the cemetery.  Only $11!  See our gift shop on our website home page for more information.