October is American Archives Month, Family History Month, and ends with Halloween and then November immediately brings Día de los Muertos. Tying these together as a professional genealogist could be done in many ways. This year I want to highlight cemeteries. These four tours are in Minnesota and other cemeteries and historical societies across Minnesota and the U.S. offer similar events. Check websites to register, learn more details, and whether there is a cost.

October 10. Stearns County History Museum. Sundown Cemetery Tour- St. James Catholic Cemetery, Cold Spring (Jacobs Prairie)3 cemeteries. 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/sundown-cemetery-tour-st-james-catholic-cemetery-cold-spring-jacobs-prairie/

October 10. Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour. Red Wing Community Education. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  https://redwing.arux.app/

October 21. Ramsey County Historical Society. History Revealed – Oakland Cemetery – South in Saint Paul.1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. https://rchs.com/event/history-revealed-oakland-cemetery-south-3/

October 22. Otter Tail County Historical Society. State Hospital Cemetery & Poor Farm Cemetery Tour/ Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 11:00 a.m. Details: https://www.otchs.org/WalkingTour.html. No registration required. Fee of $10.

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