Sara Rey Marcum's life remembered on tour
2024-06-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Historian Dave Thomas shared the life of Sara Rey Marcum at the Friday evening Lanterns and Tombstones tour in the Columbia Cemetery. She was an avid traveler who frequently led tour groups to Europe and had a notable career in government and writing. Her enthusiasm set the tone for an evening of enlightening stories and historical revelations. Comments | Permalink
2024-06-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Historian Dave Thomas shared the life of Sara Rey Marcum at the Friday evening Lanterns and Tombstones tour in the Columbia Cemetery. She was an avid traveler who frequently led tour groups to Europe and had a notable career in government and writing. Her enthusiasm set the tone for an evening of enlightening stories and historical revelations. Comments | Permalink
Walking among ancient stones and flowers
2024-06-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Yucca plant was in full bloom for the third walk of this season through the historic Columbia Cemetery Friday, June 7, 2024. The tour concluded by marking the anniversary of the Gradyville Flood which happened over a hundred years ago on June 7, 1907. This poignant moment commemorated the tragic event, highlighting the resilience and strength of the Columbia community in the face of adversity. Comments | Permalink
2024-06-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Yucca plant was in full bloom for the third walk of this season through the historic Columbia Cemetery Friday, June 7, 2024. The tour concluded by marking the anniversary of the Gradyville Flood which happened over a hundred years ago on June 7, 1907. This poignant moment commemorated the tragic event, highlighting the resilience and strength of the Columbia community in the face of adversity. Comments | Permalink
Local history walk #3 in historic graveyard
2024-06-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Historian and Genealogist Mike Watson highlighted the legacy of Dr. Frank Winfrey in the third monthly Lanterns & Tombstones walk Friday. Winfrey was the son of Major T.C. Winfrey who was present in the Bank of Columbia when it was robbed in 1872. His wife was a member of the prominent Murrell family, adding another layer to the story. Comments | Permalink
2024-06-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Historian and Genealogist Mike Watson highlighted the legacy of Dr. Frank Winfrey in the third monthly Lanterns & Tombstones walk Friday. Winfrey was the son of Major T.C. Winfrey who was present in the Bank of Columbia when it was robbed in 1872. His wife was a member of the prominent Murrell family, adding another layer to the story. Comments | Permalink
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