As we do every year, Jack and KHP partner Laura Still (of Knoxville Walking Tours) will be leading tours of one of the region’s most interesting cemeteries. Old Gray, established in 1850, is the resting place of founding families as well as immigrants from more than a dozen nations, among them major business and political leaders and diplomats, as well as artists, writers, and athletes. Every year, the Old Gray nonprofit that maintains the cemetery recruits actors to perform in researched (and costumed) roles as the many fascinating people buried here. Meanwhile, Laura will give short tours of the cemetery, Jack one very long one; you’re welcome to join for all or part of it. KHP will also host a booth during the event.
Entrance Fee: adults $10.00; students $5.00 (under 10 free); pay upon entry with cash or credit card. No reservation is required.
KHP’s Jack Neely leading a tour of Old Gray Cemetery. (Photo by Kelli Guinn-Olsson.)
