History comes to life at Long Beach Historical Society’s 29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour
By Toni Miles
The Long Beach Historical Society’s 29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour brought history to life at the City Cemetery. (Photo credit: Toni Miles)
History recently came to life – in a cemetery, of all places.
On Thursday, September 18, the Long Beach Historical Society hosted its 29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour at the Long Beach Cemetery, located off Girard Avenue.
Members of the Long Beach Historical Society joined up with members of the Long Beach High School theatre group to portray notable figures who helped shape the City of Long Beach’s past.
More than one-hundred people turned out for the 29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour in Long Beach. (Photo credit: Toni Miles)
More than one hundred people showed up for the live “show-and-tell” at gravesites of prominent people of the city’s storied past. Among the storytellers were the local theatre students who stepped into character and added a youthful twist to the narratives and insightful stories of Long Beach’s trailblazers and history-makers.
Those in attendance got a real-life history lesson about families and individuals who played a vital role in the growth and culture of the Friendly City.
A member of the Long Beach High School theatre group shares the story of a notable character who lived in Long Beach years ago. This was one of several presentations at various gravesites. (Photo credit: Toni Miles)
“The Cemetery Tour is not only a way to honor those who came before us, but to also connect to our community with its roots,” said Courtney Cuevas-Welch, vice president of the Long Beach Historical Society.
The event was free and open to the public.
Pictured is Long Beach High School theatre student Marley Frazer, as she recounts the life of one of Long Beach’s notable figures of the past. (Photo credit: Toni Miles)
The Long Beach Historical Society is dedicated to uniting those passionate about Long Beach’s vibrant history. Their mission focuses on safeguarding and recording this heritage to preserve it for the enrichment and education of future generations.
The Long Beach Historical Society is currently seeking youth to join their group in an effort to keep the City’s rich history alive now and for generations to come.
For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or their website, LBHistoricalSociety.com.
