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
2026 Event Details
Theme TBD
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 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Austin-Whittemore House clsoer to the event.
Previous Tour Archive
Celebrating Years of Stories
2025: America 250: Hometown Heroes
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.