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Have you ever wondered about who built the big house on Michigan Avenue with the large fenced yard known today as the Davenport-Curtiss Mansion? Do you know who founded Saline and how it happened? Come and hear the stories of the people who settled in Saline and what their lives were like back then.Rotary Club of Saline invites you to discover the answers to these questions and many others. Get to know the people in the 1800’s that formed the basis of Saline today! There will be 13 enactments this year.
 
City Council Member, Linda TerHaar, commented that the tour last year was informative and fun. Jim Roth, Saline author and historian, thought it was well organized, interesting and the actors in their period clothing did a great job!  If you came last year and enjoyed it, come again to hear new stories of the people that once lived here.
TIME: Saturday, September 30, 2017 2pm-6pm. Sign up for your group time when you purchase your tickets. Rain date is Sunday, October 1st from 2pm-6pm.
PLACE: Oakwood Cemetery at Michigan Ave. and Monroe Street. Walk to the Mausoleum to check in and get with your group. There will be an introduction for each group.
TICKETS: Buy on line at salinerotary.org/Site Page/purchase-cemetery-tour-tickets Cost is Adults- $12 or $18 the day of. Children 12 and under are free. Recommended for school age children and above.
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR START TIME!
TOUR LENGTH: Plan on about an hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
PARKING: Free parking at Annie’s Day Care across from Oakwood Cemetery on Monroe Street or street parking is also available.
 
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