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26th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk STORIES OF THE WAUKEGAN CARNEGIE LIBRARY BARBISON Saturday, September 25, 2021 12-4:00pm Experience many stories relating to the Historic Waukegan Carnegie Library including the story of its construction, the early years prior to the library, as well as the years while it was open. The Oakwood Cemetery Walk is an annual "living history" event showcasing the rich history of Waukegan using costumed actors to portray local historic figures with connections to the cemetery and Waukegan. Buses: Buses from Lilac Cottage in Bowen Park to Oakwood Cemetery at 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pim, 1:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm Tickets Ticket prices are $10 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts located at 39 Jack Benny Drive in Bowen Park, the Belvidere Recreation Center at 412 S. Lewis Avenue in Corrine J. Rose Park, the Field House, Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Center at 800 Baldwin Avenue in Hinkston Park and online at waukeganparks.org. On the registration page click "Browse Tickets" or under "Search" select "Ticket search". Day of the event tickets can be purchased by cash, check or credit at Lilac Cottage starting at 11am. Limited tickets available and usually sell out. Parking: There is no public parking at Oakwood Cemetery. Tours: Each tour will run approximately 1.5 hours and will include walking on uneven ground. The last tour will start at 2:45pm. The Cemetery Walk is held rain or shine. Waukegan History Museum: Open from 11am-3pm in Bowen Park. For more information, call 847-360-4740. WAUKEGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 26th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk STORIES OF THE WAUKEGAN CARNEGIE LIBRARY BARBISON Saturday, September 25, 2021 12-4:00pm Experience many stories relating to the Historic Waukegan Carnegie Library including the story of its construction, the early years prior to the library, as well as the years while it was open. The Oakwood Cemetery Walk is an annual "living history" event showcasing the rich history of Waukegan using costumed actors to portray local historic figures with connections to the cemetery and Waukegan. Buses: Buses from Lilac Cottage in Bowen Park to Oakwood Cemetery at 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pim, 1:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm Tickets Ticket prices are $10 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts located at 39 Jack Benny Drive in Bowen Park, the Belvidere Recreation Center at 412 S. Lewis Avenue in Corrine J. Rose Park, the Field House, Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Center at 800 Baldwin Avenue in Hinkston Park and online at waukeganparks.org. On the registration page click "Browse Tickets" or under "Search" select "Ticket search". Day of the event tickets can be purchased by cash, check or credit at Lilac Cottage starting at 11am. Limited tickets available and usually sell out. Parking: There is no public parking at Oakwood Cemetery. Tours: Each tour will run approximately 1.5 hours and will include walking on uneven ground. The last tour will start at 2:45pm. The Cemetery Walk is held rain or shine. Waukegan History Museum: Open from 11am-3pm in Bowen Park. For more information, call 847-360-4740. WAUKEGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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