Friends of the library invite community to experience the spirits in Erath Cemetery
Oct. 23, 2008
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—On the heels of a successful spring event, the Friends of the Tarleton State University Dick Smith Library and Friends of the Stephenville Public Library will host a second Spirits of Erath Cemetery Walk at Stephenville’s West End Cemetery on Sun., Nov. 2.
Beginning at 2 p.m., visitors will divide into groups and tour with costumed community members and students through the oldest part of the cemetery. Those attending will hear the history of Stephenville and the area through the ‘voices’ of our memorable ancestors.
More community members will be portrayed than were last spring. Included are Sheriff Tut Hume and his wife Marzee, John and Harriet Lucas, Brinkie Trewitt, Terrell Bryan, Austin King, Bernie Connally, Sallie Mothershead, Daisy Dipper, Susie Hyman, Alwilda Johnson, Amanda Skipper and Pearl Wylie Cage. Scripts and costumes are provided through the efforts of the Tarleton theater department.
Limited parking is available at the Knights of Columbus parking lot and ample parking is available in the cemetery through the Swan Street entrance.
Admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Stephenville Public Library and Friends of the Dick Smith Library.
For more information about the event, contact Glenda Stone at (254) 968-9871.
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