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Grayslake Historical Society to host cemetery walk

Costumed performances to take place on Oct. 2 at South Lake Street site

By Shaw Local News Network

In this file photo, Maya Roytman, 16, of Round Lake portrays Sarah Whitehead Longabaugh (1857-1960) and talks about how she was born on the farm that is now Graylake's Central Park, during the 20th annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery, presented by the Grayslake Historical Society. Charlotte Renehan of Grayslake stands nearby. (Candace H)

GRAYSLAKE – The Grayslake Historical Society will host the annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery for two performances Oct. 2 at the cemetery on South Lake Street.

The costumed performances will be at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

This year’s cemetery walk will highlight barber Deke White, who knew Cyrus E. Harvey, Gilbert Frazier, Jacob De Voe, Mary Whitehead Wilson, Nellie Mack Kemp and Alice Forvor Hart.

The event is sponsored by the Strang Funeral Chapel. Donations are appreciated.

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