Historic Lecture: Central Cemetery Tour
Venue: Central Cemetery, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Blacksburg Historic Lecture Series invites you to attend a attend a special tour of the Central Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Radford, on Thursday, October 18th.

The Central Cemetery was begun by the Roberts family in the area historically known as Central Depot, this cemetery contains stories from the Civil War era. One of the more well known veterans is Lt. James P. Kelley a surviving member of the “Immortal 600?. In past years the graveyard became neglected, but is currently being cared for by Friends of Central.

Make sure to wear sturdy shoes as the cemetery is located on an incline. The tour will last about one hour.

Central Cemetery is located along the intersections of 4th Avenue and Lawrence Street and 6th Avenue and Lawrence Street.

For more information, visit: http://www.blacksburghistory.org/?p=1223 or call 540-552-1615.

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