[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October Events Showcase Columbia s Unique and Spooky History

[Press Releases]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rachel Bacon
573.874.7239
ribacon at gocolumbiamo.com

October Events Showcase Columbia’s Unique and Spooky History

COLUMBIA, MO (September 30, 2014) - The public is invited to join the Daniel Boone Public Library and the Historic Preservation Commission this October for three special events showcasing Columbia’s unique and spooky history:

--The Columbia Cemetery: A Historic GemMonday, October 13 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Friends Room of the Columbia Public LibraryAttendees will be taken on a visual tour of the monuments that reflect a roll call of Boone County’s pioneer families and influential citizens. Learn about the cemetery’s landscape architecture and art, including the fate of the early 20th century bandstand, and much more.

--Cemetery Walking TourMonday, October 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.--tour starts from the lobby of the Columbia Public LibraryLearn about the history of cemeteries, funeral practices and spooky superstitions during this atmospheric walking tour of the Columbia Cemetery. All ages are welcome. The event will be canceled if raining.

--Historic Preservation Commission Twilight Walking Tour on Ghosts and Other Scary TalesThursday, October 30 at 7 p.m. Tour leaves from the City Hall Key Sculpture at 8th and Broadway.

Join the Historic Preservation Commission for a Twilight Walk emphasizing ghosts, urban legends and dramatic fires that have impacted downtown’s history over the past 125 years. Be prepared for some surprises and unexpected twists and turns. Parental discretion is advised as some stories may be quite scary For special accommodations, please contact Rachel Bacon at 573.874.7239 or ribacon at gocolumbiamo.com.

All events are free, open to the public, and family-friendly. No registration is required. The best way to know about upcoming events is to follow the Historic Preservation blog via email or like our Facebook page: www.comorevamp.wordpress.com and https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHPC.



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