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Cemetery Tour - "The dead centre of town"

WAIMATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – FAMILY HISTORY HUB EVENT

The Waimate Family History Hub an arm of the society has opportunities for those interested in our local cemeteries, town and how to kick starting your family research .

How to book

Meet at the Waimate Old Cemetery gates at 1pm, where you will be welcomed to the dead centre of town by your tour guides. You will recognise them as they will be dressed in early 20th century attire. You will be presented with a quick an overview of how the cemetery began, before we walk you around the cemetery, talking about some of those who lived and died in Waimate.

Earlier Event: July 23
Vintage car ride
Later Event: July 23
Savage Club Music Concert