Other years
Morn. Twilight: 7:13 A.M.
Sunrise: 7:43 A.M.
Sunset: 5:27 P.M.
Duration: 9h, 44m
Eve. Twilight: 5:57 A.M.
Visible Light: 10h, 44m
2013 "Tombstone Tour"
Event Details
Sunday, Sep. 29th, 2013:
and
Sunday, Oct. 6th, 2013:
Starts at 1:00 P.M. Bus departs at 1:30 P.M.; Returns at 5:30 P.M.
Intro will have wine and cheese at the General Dodge House; Followup will have stories and tea/coffee at the General Dodge House.
The itinerary:
- Tentative itinerary:* South Tour: Our motor coach tour heads south on Tombstone Tour 2013 as we explore cemeteries and honor the lives and contributions of Omaha's departed. We'll start at one of the city's oldest burial sites - Laurel Hill Cemetery near 21st & Polk streets. We'll discover unique aspects of St. Mary's and St. Mary Magdalene's cemeteries before heading west to the Bohemian Cemetery and Westlawn-Hillcrest. Refreshments provided - we'll toast the memory of those who have gone before us. Your tour guide will regale you with cryptic commentary, plus you'll receive a souvenir booklet on cemetery history.
- Tentative itinerary:* North Tour: Our motor coach tour heads north on Tombstone Tour 2013 as we explore cemeteries and honor the lives and contributions of Omaha's departed. We'll start at one of the city's oldest burial sites,- Prospect Hill, Forest Lawn and Holy Sepulchre. Refreshments provided - we'll toast the memory of those who have gone before us. Your tour guide will regale you with cryptic commentary, plus you'll receive a souvenir booklet on cemetery history.
Any questions: call 402-455-9990 or visit Douglas County Historical Society
