1st Americans Heritage

23/04/2022

Voices from the Grave – Spring Spirits Rising

The Dead would like to have some words with you…
And so begins a cemetery walk at Sedona’s oldest cemetery, the Schuerman Red Rock Cemetery, on April 29 & 30. Travel back in time to meet some the brave souls who experienced triumph and tragedy, while carving out a life in Red Rock country. “Voices from the Grave-Spring Spirits Rising” is an open-air cemetery tour with re-enactments by professional actors. The show will include musical interludes, and all ticket holders will receive a ‘swag’ bag of gifts and treats.

The pioneers (and the actors portraying them) who will share their stories are:

Apollonia Chavez (Mindy Mendelsohn)
Jesse James Elmer (John Neville)
Samuel Lafayette Jones (Tom Jepperson)
Gertrude Anna Young Kurtz (Jawn McKinley)
Dorette Johanna Titgemeyer Schuerman (Joan Westmoreland)
John James Thompson (Gerard Maguire)

Proceeds will benefit care and maintenance of the Society’s two historic cemeteries.

This program is not recommended for children under 13 years of age.

Tickets
Tickets sell out quickly, so get yours now! Tickets are $25/person, must be purchased in advance, and sold only online. Choose your desired show below to purchase tickets:

Fri., April 29, 3:30pm
Fri., April 29, 5:00pm
Sat., April 30, 3:30pm
Sat., April 30, 5:00pm

The Dead would like to have some words with you… And so begins a cemetery walk at Sedona’s oldest cemetery, the Schuerman Red Rock Cemetery, on April 29 & 30. Travel back in time to meet …

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