Erie Street Cemetery
Erie Street Cemetery
90-Minute Signature Tour
June | Thursdays | 6pm
Established in 1826, Erie Street Cemetery is the oldest existing cemetery in Cleveland and serves as the burial ground for many pioneer families and military veterans of the Revolutionary War and Civil War. This tour will begin inside the East 9th Street entrance with a conversation about the lives of Cleveland’s first permanent settlers. Among the tour’s highlights will be the stories of 19th century civil rights pioneer John Malvin and Native American Joc-O-Sot, also known as Walking Bear.
Characters you may meet along the tour: Rebecca Carter and John Malvin
TOUR SPONSOR
In 2009, Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation introduced the award-winning Take a Hike® Walking Tours. Take a Hike® guides participants through Cleveland’s vibrant neighborhoods, cultural sites, and legacy architecture. Each tour is enhanced with figures from Cleveland’s past, portrayed by professional actors and actresses.
