The Ashland County Historical Society (ACHS) will host its 2026 Cemetery Walk from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Hayesville-Vermillion Township Cemetery.
The walk is family-friendly and will include bringing local stories to life with a corps of re-enactors who have worked closely with the ACHS to research the lives and times of those highlighted. ACHS identifies several influential and significant individuals who helped shape our communities.
This year's walk will take place in Hayesville, where participants will hear from notable individuals such as Eddie Stover, renowned milliner, Opera soprano Mabel Bera, and more, according to the community announcement.
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Tickets are required and are $10 per person, with proceeds to support the ACHS. Space is limited per tour slot. Tours begin at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Parking and check-in will be at the Hayesville Methodist Church at 44 S. Mechanics Street, Hayesville, OH 44838.
The 2026 Cemetery Walk is also offering accessible transportation from Ashland to Hayesville thanks to Brethren Care Village. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be selected at the time of registration. This year's event is made possible thanks to Lighthouse Wealth Management and Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home and Crematorium.
To purchase tickets, reserve your spots, or for questions, visit www.ashlandhistory.org, call 419-289-3111, or stop by the historical society between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday- Friday.
This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Local history comes alive at upcoming cemetery walk