Historic Walking Tour
Evergreen Cemetery Notables
Tuesday, May 19 with Tours at 3 pm and 5 pm
Take a historic walk with us!
This 90 minute walking tour of Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc will highlight stories of notable citizens in our community.
Meet at the Evergreen Cemetery office - 2221 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc.
Tours take place at 3 pm and 5 pm and are 90 minutes each.
About Evergreen Cemetery:
In 1852, the Village of Manitowoc moved its city cemetery from N 8th & Park Streets to the current Evergreen Cemetery. The old cemetery was too small, due in part to an outbreak of cholera. The Village of Manitowoc purchased 10 acres from Benjamin Jones for a larger cemetery. The bodies from the original cemetery were eventually moved to the Evergreen Cemetery property. The first burial took place in 1853 of Judge Jeremiah Colby (the son-in-law of Benjamin Jones). Mr. Colby was the first lawyer to settle in the county, the first Manitowoc County judge, & the first postmaster.
Advanced Registration Required
Museum Members: 15% discount
Attendees: $25 per person