Here's the stellar lineup for this year's Chariton Cemetery Heritage Tour, scheduled for next Sunday, Sept. 22, in alphabetical order:
Jayden Allen appearing as John Kay; Linda Braida, as Jeanette Cramer; Trae Hall, as Alexander Van Meter; Jaynane Hardie, as Ellen Berry Badger; Laura Liegois, as Virginia Branner; and Jamie Wilson, as Fred B. Sanders.
Although it's called a "tour" it's actually a sit-down event (seating provided, but bring along lawn chairs if you like), this year in the G.A.R. Section of the cemetery. This is the area surrounding the flagpole and overlooking Highway 14 on the cemetery's eastern edge. It was purchased by the Grand Army of the Republic --- nationwide fraternal organization of Civil War veterans --- as a burial place for any veteran who needed it. In case of rain, the program moves to the cemetery Shelter House.
Refreshments will be served after the program. There is a charge, since this is the only fund-raising event of the sponsor, the Chariton Historic Preservation Commission --- an agency of Chariton city government. $5 for adults and $2.50 for students K-12.
Advance tickets are available at Piper's, Cindy Lou's, the Chamber/Main Street office and at City Hall, but also may be purchased upon arrival Sunday. Parking will be along the driveway near the program site.
In addition, this year the folks at Carpenters Hall will be serving one of their famous buffet dinners from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, preceding the tour.
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