History among the Hemlocks

Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc.

Join us for a live storytelling event at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. Proceeds benefit ongoing restoration and preservation efforts.

Old Clarkesville Cemetery

𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺The scripts are ready and rehearsals are on the calendar for the upcoming History among the Hemlocks event set for Oct. 29, 30, 31 at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. Described as “a spirited stroll” through the historic landmark, organizers remind the community this is not a ghost tour but a collection of life stories of four individuals who sleep beneath the shade of the towering native hemlock trees. This event hosted by the Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. board of directors, features six local actors as the “live” storytellers. E. Lane Gresham of Clarkesville will play Annie May Sutton; Jim Loring of Clayton will play Frederick Eugene Durbec; Randy Warren of Clarkesville will play Willis Millican; Wendy Jackson of Clarkesville will play Mary Parks Wyly; Brooks Garcia of Demorest will play a Victorian-era priest and Polly Earle of Clarkesville will play a Victorian-era woman-in-mourning. “We wanted to be respectful to the individuals we are portraying but also to offer something captivating for our guests,” said local writer E. Lane Gresham, who wrote the scripts for the event. Gresham relied on research from HCCP, Inc. board member Virginia Gorday and primary source documents to prepare the scripts. Kathy Walker of Clarkesville serves on the HCCP, Inc. board and is directing the production. The tours will last approximately 30 minutes; proceeds from ticket sales and all donations will continue to fund the restoration and preservation work at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery.Note: This is a walking tour taking place at dusk. Organizers will make every effort to create a safe walking environment, but please be expected to exercise caution navigating the uneven ground. This event is not recommended for children 12-under. The cemetery is located just off Jefferson Street, with the entrance arbor accessible on the E. Morgan Street side. Parking is available downtown and at Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church. Tickets are available through www.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit oldclarkesvillecemetery.com.

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