Lee University Hosts 12th Annual Cemetery Tour

  • Friday, November 9, 2018
A group of performers and sponsors from Lee University posing in their period costumes
A group of performers and sponsors from Lee University posing in their period costumes

Lee University’s Department of History, Political Science, and Humanities hosted its 12th Annual Walking Tour of Historic Fort Hill Cemetery.

Dr. Randy Wood, department chair, organized the event that attracted 350 guests to the cemetery.

History majors and student volunteers from Lee University and Cleveland State led the walking tours. In addition to the students leading the tours, more Lee University students, alumni, and faculty dressed in period costume and performed the role of historic figures.

A tour attendee with Lee students Chmira Gilliam, portraying Lon Shiflet, and Vanelissa Cadet, portraying Nena Howard
A tour attendee with Lee students Chmira Gilliam, portraying Lon Shiflet, and Vanelissa Cadet, portraying Nena Howard
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