If Stones Could Talk

Living History Cemetery Tour – Oakwood Cemetery

– Saturday, October 5, 4 pm – 8 pm

Step beyond the iron gates and experience the historic side of Northville as you walk among the gravestones of the city’s most famous and infamous figures. In partnership with The Northville Historical Society, dedicated tour guides escort small groups within the Oakwood Cemetery, as actors share the storied pasts of those residing in the first cemetery in Northville.

TOUR INFORMATION

Cemetery tours start and end at the Northville Art House. Tours leave every 15 minutes, last approximately 30 minutes, and are designed to be informative. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as the ground is uneven and bring an umbrella if rain threatens as the event is rain or shine. First tour starts at 4 pm and the last tour starts at 7:30 PM.

Parking is available on street and nearby lots. Check-in and day-of tickets (if not sold out) will be located at Northville Art House. Tickets are non-refundable.

Every precaution is taken to be respectful of the final resting places of Northville residents. 

All guests are invited to join us at the Art House before or after their tour at the “Boo Bar” with youth and adult drinks as well as in the gallery for the exhibition, Rest in Pieces: The Mysterious and The Macabre. 

ONLINE TICKET SALES – Now through Friday, October 4.

Day of event tickets open Saturday, October 5 at 11 am. 

EVENING TOURS: 4 PM – 8 PM

 

All tickets are non-refundable.

Pre-purchase recommended as limited tickets available for each tour start time. Tickets will be reserved at check-in under designated name. Groups larger than 10, please call to reserve 248-344-0497.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in becoming a tour guide, actor or a volunteer?  Email Shannon at office@northvillearthouse.org.

 

EXHIBITION ON VIEW IN THE GALLERY

October 5 – November 2: Rest in Pieces: The Mysterious and Macabre

Rest in Pieces seeks to create a genuinely eerie atmosphere, presenting 2D and 3D works of art that reveal the mysterious, macabre, and magical. Accepted artists into this juried exhibition explore supernatural themes, such as apparitions, haunted sites, and even death, through a wide range of styles, from gothic to surreal. Subject matter can be disturbing and scary as well as beautiful and thought-provoking.

Reception: Saturday, October 5, 4 – 8 pm 

Also on view, Emerging Artist, Dorothy Harris May

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