Lake View Cemetery's Civil War Patriots
Over 800 Civil War soldiers lie in Cleveland’s Lake View Cemetery. Join Marjorie Wilson from the cemetery's speakers' bureau, as she brings them back to life in her informative and entertaining presentation. The mini-bios include pre-war life, experiences in the "War of the Rebellion", and postwar careers in Cleveland. The cast of characters includes John D. Rockefeller's youngest brother who enlisted at age 16, two major generals, one of Lincoln's guards who was a confederate, and many other interesting characters. Registration required. Call 216-447-0160.
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