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Maple Park Cemetery:

From Racetrack to Resting Place

Friday, October 9
5:30-7:30 PM

at the 

History Museum on the Square

154 Park Central Square, Springfield, Missouri

Proceeds for the Preservation of Maple Park Cemetery

Tickets: $50 Adults and $25 Children 12 and Under

Click here to purchase tickets in advance!

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door or in person at the Maple Park office, 300 West Grand, Springfield

Please join us for the evening of October 9 to enjoy: 

  • Admission to the History Museum on the Square

  • Conversations and Questions about Life in Springfield in 1876 with John Sellars, Executive Director Emeritus of the History Museum on the Square

  • A video tour of Maple Park with Larry Ollis and Jeff Houghton (Living Displays of Life in 1876 portrayed by actors from D.O.T.S. — Devising Original Theatre Springfield)

  • Drinks and hors d'oeuvres

 

The first 25 guests to make an additional gift of $100 will receive a thank you gift: To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes by Rosie Grant is an inspiring collection of recipes preserved on gravestones, celebrating the fascinating interviews from the families, celebrating the beloved food legacies of their dearly departed. ​

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