History walk set for Oct. 11 at Winfield’s St. John Cemetery

Join the Winfield Historical Society and volunteer cemetery walk interpreters who will tell the story of people who lived during the historic early years of the village. The history walk will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. John Cemetery.

Lanterns and luminaries will be lighting the path through Winfield's only cemetery, which is one of the oldest cemeteries in DuPage County.

Stories that will be featured include: Michael Besch and Katharina Schramer Besch, “Grandma” Barbara Higgins, William Daleiden, John Manuel Grover, and the Rev. John Wiederhold, one of the first pastors of St. John the Baptist Church.

The Winfield Park District van leaves for the cemetery tours from the Hedges Station Museum at Oakwood Park, 0N557 Winfield Road, Winfield.

Tours will step off beginning at 6:30 p.m. and every 10 minutes after, with the last group stepping off at 8 p.m.

The event is free and open to all; those age 17 or under must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

Donations are appreciated. Participants should being their own flashlights.

The co-sponsors include the Catholic Cemeteries of Joliet Diocese and Winfield Park District.

New members are welcome and invited to join. Winfield Historical Society meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of the month. For information on the Winfield Historical Society, contact Kevin Davis at hedgesmuseum@winfieldparkdistrict.com or visit www.winfieldhistory.org.