Oswego Cemetery Walk will feature ‘ghosts’ of Oswego pioneers on Oct. 7

Some changes will greet participants in the annual Oswego Cemetery Walk when it takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Oswego Township Cemetery.

For the first time this year, advance registration will be required for the walk and an attendance fee will be charged. The changes are being made to assure a fun and satisfying experience for those who attend, according to cemetery walk organizers. During the past few years, the event has grown in size to the extent there was overcrowding during the last walk in 2019. The walk was held virtually in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To enjoy the online version of last year’s walk, go to littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org/cemetery-stories/.

The Oswegoland Park District, in partnership with the Oswegoland Heritage Association, will host this year’s walk. The park district invites area residents to experience community history through the stories of those who called our area home during Oswegoland’s history.

During the walk, participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with the “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. The cemetery is on S. Main Street in Oswego.

Advance registration required. Be assured one of the limited spots in this year’s event by registering early for this historic event. Visit oswegolandparkdistrict.org to select registration time slots or call the park district at 630-554-1010. Registration fee is $5.

For information, visit the park district’s website or the museum’s website at littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org.