Take a free guided tour at Oakwood Cemetery
Learn about Waukegan's industrial age during the Oakwood Cemetery Walk Saturday.
The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Bowen Heritage Circle, 1911 N. Sheridan Road.
Buses will depart to the cemetery from Bowen Park at 12:45, 1:45 and 3:10 p.m. Public parking is not available at the cemetery.
Free guided tours will take place at the cemetery and vintage clothing/uniforms are encouraged.
Profiles at the cemetery include William J. Allen, local engineer; Patrick J. Drury, of the Chicago Hardware Foundry; and Hattie (Porter) Barwell, a community activist.
For information, call (947) 360-4740.
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