Spoken History Cemetery Tour
What to Expect
Step back in time as guides share first-person stories of the people who shaped Clay County. This guided walking tour combines history and storytelling in the best way.
Highlights:
- Perfect for families, students, and history enthusiasts
- Local actors and historians in period attire
- Historical insights into Clay County’s past
- Live storytelling at historic gravesites
2025 Event Details
America 250: Hometown Heroes
This year’s tour celebrates America’s 250th birthday by honoring the veterans laid to rest in Vermillion through powerful stories of service and sacrifice.
Monday, September 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Tickets are available for purchase at the Austin-Whittemore House.
Previous Tour Archive
Celebrating Years of Stories
2024: Enigmatic Epitaphs: Unusual Headstones
Help the History Come Alive
Become a Volunteer
Since its beginning, this event has been made possible by the passion and dedication of our community. Whether you love acting, enjoy researching, or wish to support as a sponsor, there’s a place for you here. We’d be honored to have you join us in bringing these stories to life.