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Join Forest Park's Scout Troop 107 and the Historical Society of Forest Park for a walking tour of Forest Home Cemetery.Join Forest Park's Scout Troop 107 and the Historical Society of Forest Park for a walking tour of Forest Home Cemetery. As you explore the grounds, a guide will lead you to our Scout docents, who will share stories of the individuals buried within Forest Home. Your ticket includes a patch for completing the tour. Please note that tickets are timed, so be sure to arrive at the parking lot behind the DesPlaines Avenue office 10 minutes prior to your tour time for check-in.
Forest Home Cemetery, located in Forest Park, Illinois, is a historic burial ground established in 1876. It was one of the first cemeteries in the Chicago area to be non-sectarian, welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. The cemetery is renowned for its association with the labor movement, particularly as the final resting place of the Haymarket Martyrs, who were involved in the 1886 Haymarket Affair—a pivotal event in the history of labor rights in the United States. Over the years, Forest Home Cemetery has become a symbol of social justice and a place of remembrance for many notable figures, including activists, artists, and early Chicago settlers. The cemetery is also known for its diverse array of monuments, gravestones, and mausoleums, which reflect the rich cultural history of the region.
All proceeds go to Scouts Troop 107
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863 Des Plaines Avenue,Forest Park,60130,US, United States
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