COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society and the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department are hosting “Talking Tombstones 2026” at the historic Columbus City Cemetery on Friday, May 8, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The public is invited to learn about the graveyard and listen to reenactors share the story of some notable Columbus residents of bygone eras who were laid to rest there. There will be 20 stations to visit at your own pace.
Experience the stories of Mary Kitzinger, Charles Crump, Nancy Hart Pence, and Dr. William Hogue, and many more.
Food trucks will be on site. Cemetery entry is at 16th and 19th streets.
Get tickets now at Everbrite, the Historical Society Museum at 524 Third St., the Columbus Visitors Center, Viewpoint Books, or the City Cemetery on May 8. They are $15 in advance and $20 that night. Children five and under are free.
“Talking Tombstones 2026” is a fundraiser for the Bartholomew County Historical Society and Columbus Parks Foundation. Due to the cemetery's terrain, this event is not ADA-accessible.
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