Cemetery Walking Tours Summer 2023

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Summer 2023 McFarland Cemetery Walking Tours are July 11 (6:30-8 PM), August 1 (6:30-8 PM), August 15 (6:30-8 PM), and September 24 (1:30-3 PM).  Register online or inquire at the library
When

Please note that this event has ended. See our Event Calendar for current activities at the library.

Where
E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558
Local historian Ron Larson will lead his popular historical walking tours again this summer!
 
Sunday, September 24, 1:30-3 PM: Veterans
Hear about the lives, stories, and sacrifices of the nearly 150 military veterans buried in McFarland's cemeteries.  Register here for the last walk.
 
For each walk, we will meet at the library's front entrance.  Please wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate attire.
 
Tuesday, July 11, 6:30-8 PM: Immigrants and Settlers
 

 
Tuesday, August 1, 6:30-8 PM: Merchants and Entrepreneurs
 

 
Tuesday, August 15, 6:30-8 PM: Musicians and Writers
Video coming soon!
 
Sunday, September 24, 1:30-3 PM: Veterans
Click here for Operation Fishing Freedom's Episode on Darrel Krenz
Click here for Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta's 60 Minutes Interview
Contact
Sara Hendrickson, 608-838-9030