On November 7, 2015, frombr7 to 9 p.m., come join the Southlake Historical Society (SHS) for an eveningbrtour of two historic cemeteries as they’re brought to life with stories ofbrearly area pioneers – famous and infamous.
The tourbrbegins at the Lonesome Dove Cemetery at 2380 Lonesome Dove Road, considered bybrmany to be the oldest cemetery in Tarrant County with grave markers dating tobrthe late 1840s. The Lonesome Dove community was the earliest settlement inbrnow-Southlake, and at one time included a school, general store and a Woodmenbrof the World lodge.
Attendeesbrthen move to the Hood Cemetery located several miles away at Peytonville Road andbrCoventry Lane inside the Coventry Manor subdivision. Named for Peters ColonistbrThomas Hood, the one-acre cemetery includes the burial site for Hood and hisbrtwo wives and other early settlers including a veteran of the War of 1812.
Residents andbrlocal leaders dressed in period clothes will bring to life the stories of earlybrarea pioneer men, womenbrand children and will include a girl who fled a legendary Comanchebrraid; preachers; dandies; horse thieves; cowboys; Civil War veterans and a fewbrwives with tales to tell.
Ticketsbrare required and can be purchased online here. Thebrticket price includes entrance to both cemeteries. A limited number of ticketsbrwill be available on the night of the event. Attendees are encouraged to bringbra small flashlight, wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for thebrweather.
For more, visit SouthlakeHistory.org
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