2025 Oak Hill Cemetery "SHINE A LIGHT ON LOCAL HISTORY" 10/17

Fri Oct 17 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

McRitchie-Hollis Museum | Newnan

Newnan-Coweta Historical Society
Publisher/HostNewnan-Coweta Historical Society
2025 Oak Hill Cemetery "SHINE A LIGHT ON LOCAL HISTORY" 10\/17
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Explore the fascinating history of Oak Hill Cemetery under the stars on 10/17- shine a light on local history!
About this Event

Join Newnan-Coweta History Center to stroll at dusk through Newnan's Historic Oak Hill Cemetery on a guided walk of select gravesites. Storytellers and guides captivate guests with lively, engaging tales while vendors, musicians, and artists also contribute to this special event that celebrates living, history and the arts.

The 2025 Oak Hill Cemetery Tour is being planned for Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 25 with tour times starting at 5:00 p.m. New tours head out every 20 minutes until the last scheduled tour at 8:00 p.m. Tour Oak Hill Cemetery at dusk with skilled guides in character who take you through to visit some of those who've come before us. Also, take in the museum tour featuring performers and festive decor. Enjoy live entertainment and OINK JOINT BBQ FOOD TRUCK in the back garden of the museum– it’s included with the ticket.

Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes! Questions? Call the museum at 770-251-0207. TICKETS will remain on sale until the day of the event or until the event sales out. $65 Adults, $30 Children under 12, $135 VIP ticket that also includes the Ghosts & Ghouls Ball on Friday 10/24, 7 p.m.

Check in for the event at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St., Newnan. Ample parking behind 27 Clark St. or University of West Ga. Each ticket includes a trip through the BBQ buffet complete with BBQ pork/chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, tea, etc. Tours not recommended for children under 6. Note: Tickets for children may be purchased and used to accompany an adult for any tour time.

NOTE: There are two tour dates. Fri. 10/17 and Sat. 10/25. Please make sure you are purchasing a ticket for your desired date and time!

This is a rain or shine event. In case of severe inclement weather, an alternate date will be announced.

Park off of Clark Street in the lot behind the museum. Check-in is near the white gazebo.

EACH TICKET INCLUDES GUIDED CEMETERY TOUR, MUSEUM TOUR, LIVE MUSIC, & OINK JOINT BBQ DINNER FOR EACH TICKET HOLDER! The VIP ticket includes all aforementioned plus special seating, treats, and admittance to the Ghosts & Ghouls Ball on 10/24, 7 p.m.

Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for your local history center!

Craft cocktail, cookies, and other items sold separately in the museum garden before and after tours.


Questions? 770-251-0207 or [email protected]


Agenda
ARRIVE 30-60 MINS EARLY. IF EATING HERE BEFORE TOUR ARRIVE 60-90 MIN EARLY.
Check-In at Will Call.
DRINKS AND DINNER IN THE GARDEN
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC CONCERT IN THE GARDEN
LISTEN OUT FOR YOUR TOUR TIME LINE UP CALL
MUSEUM AND CEMETERY TOUR
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan, United States

Tickets

USD 33.85 to USD 145.90

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