COMMUNITY STORIES EXPLORED IN GALT CEMETERY TOURS

tours offered July and August 2012 | tickets now available

Lethbridge – If these tombstones could talk, oh, the stories they would tell!  This July and August, join Galt Museum & Archives Museum Educator Belinda Crowson on a walk through time as she highlights biographies of people buried in local cemeteries, explains cemetery symbols and history, and shares stories of Lethbridge's past. 

 “I am always fascinated by people’s reactions during a cemetery tour,” muses Crowson. “Many people come not knowing what to expect. Or they have “Hollywood” expectations of a cemetery. They come to realize that cemeteries have many stories to tell – the headstones are stone documents that provide invaluable information on the lives of individuals and families. Cemeteries show us our entire community – the rich and poor; men, women and children; and people of all backgrounds.”

 The Summer Cemetery Tours are held from 7:00 – 8:30 pm on the scheduled dates. Tickets are $4 per person or $3 for Galt Annual Pass Holders, GST included. They are available at the Galt Museum Store – call 403.320-3954. If not sold out, tickets can also be obtained at the start of each tour.

 ST. PATRICK’S CEMETERY

 Tue JUL 03 | Wed JUL 22 | Thu AUG 09

Located at the west end of 6 Avenue North. Ticket holders meet at Cemetery entrance.

Find out why this cemetery needs to be renamed on this entertaining and informative historic walking tour.

 MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY

Tue JUL 10 | Wed JUL 25 | Thu AUG 16

 Located on Scenic Drive at 11 Street South. Ticket holders meet at the Eternal Flame.

This lively, historic tour highlights residents of Lethbridge's past and the significance of the cemetery today and in the future.

Ellen F., one of the participants on last year’s tours, said in a note delivered to the Galt: “Just wanted to thank you for the great time last night wandering through the cemetery. Everyone has been talking about how much they learned and how knowledgeable you are! Plus they had fun!”

 Tours are suitable for teens and older, and can be arranged for groups by contacting Crowson at 403.320-4248.For more information on outdoor, indoor and bus tours and other summer programs at the Galt Museum & Archives visit www.galtmuseum.com, call 403.320-3954, or email info@galtmuseum.com.