Uncover Local History On Sundown Cemetery Tours This October

Fall has arrived, and as you drive through our cities and neighborhoods here in central Minnesota, you'll notice it's not too early to get in the Halloween spirit. The Stearns History Museum has an extra special way for you to celebrate this year, as they are expanding their Sundown Cemetery Tours to four special dates in October 2025.

Back by popular demand, the Stearns County Cemetery Tours will be taking place in two locations and over four different dates.

NO JUMP SCARES!

Just so you know...this isn't about jump scares. These tours are research-based walks through the final resting places of individuals from Stearns County's past. The tours each year feature people who are buried in the cemeteries you'll be visiting and are different each year. The staff takes you around the cemetery to different graves and shares the interesting details of these individuals' pasts.

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There will be hot chocolate and light refreshments available before the tours start at 5 pm, which is included in the cost of your ticket.

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GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT

The event is FREE to Stearns History Museum members, and just $10 per person for non-members. But, should you want to become a member before the tour, then you can do that, and your tour will also be free with your membership. Yay!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information about the tours and available dates, or if you would like to purchase tickets now, you can either click HERE to take you to the website, or you can contact Caitlin Carlson, Program Director, for more details at ccarlson@stearns-museum.org, or call the Stearns History Museum at 320.253.8424.

DATES FOR THE SUNDOWN CEMETERY TOUR

Saturday, October 4th, from 5-6 pm: Meet at the Calvary Cemetery at 2341 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud.
Saturday, October 11th, from 5-6 pm: Meet at Oak Hill Cemetery on County Hwy 65 in Melrose.
Saturday, October 18th, from 5-6 pm: Meet at Calvary Cemetery at 2341 Roosevelt Road in St. Cloud.
Saturday, October 25th, from 5-6 pm: Meet at Oak Hill Cemetery on County Hwy 65 in Melrose.

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