Oswego Township Cemetery
Oswego Cemetery Walk
Oswego Township Cemetery 460 Main Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesExperience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk! Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting. Please arrive at the beginning of your timeslot! Participants should be able to […]
If Tombstones Could Talk…
Oswego Township Cemetery 460 Main Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesCemeteries. These beautiful plots of land hold some of our most cherished townspeople. Graveyards also hold many mysteries and questions we have been dying to ask. Why are all the tombstones different? Who all is (and isn’t) buried here? And where is that known gangster buried? These questions and more will be answered on Sunday […]
Oswego Cemetery Walk
Oswego Township Cemetery 460 Main Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesExperience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk. Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required as there are multiple start times. Participants should be able to walk for 45 minutes, wear comfortable shoes, and are encouraged to bring […]
Oswego Cemetery Walk – Offsite Location
Oswego Township Cemetery 460 Main Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesDuring this popular annual event, small groups will be guided through the cemetery to visit with the “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers at their gravesites. No registration is required. Arrive anytime during the event. Be sure to bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and expect moderate walking. Tours will leave every 5-10 minutes […]
Oswego Cemetery Walk
Oswego Township Cemetery 460 Main Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesDuring this popular annual event, small groups will be guided through the cemetery to visit with the "ghosts" of early Oswego residents and pioneers at their gravesites. No registration is required. Arrive anytime during the event. Be sure to bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and expect moderate walking. Tours will leave every 5-10 minutes […]
Offsite Program – Cities of the Dead
Oswego Township Cemetery 460 Main Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesCemeteries have traditionally been known by the nickname "Cities of the Dead". A reflection of the living world, cemeteries appear worldwide and can be park-like or sprawling. Discover local history, burial customs and tombstone symbolism at the Oswego Township Cemetery. Bring a blanket and wear comfortable shoes. The program will be held at the Oswego […]
Oswego Cemetery Walk
Oswego Township Cemetery 460 Main Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesDuring this popular annual event, small groups will be guided through the cemetery in the dark to visit with the "ghosts" of early Oswego residents and pioneers at their grave sites. No registration required. Arrive anytime during the event. Please bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and expect moderate walking. Tours will leave every 5-10 […]