7 Past Events at Beech Grove Cemetery
1 upcoming event at Beech Grove CemeteryOct 10, 2015
Saturday
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Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour
3:30pm to 7:30pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
1400 W Kilgore Ave
Cost: $7 in advance at Refresh and cemetery office. Children under 10 free when accompanied by an adult October 10th is the Old West End Neighborhood Association's Historic Cemetery Tour at Beech Grove Cemetery from 3:30-7:30pm.
Learn more about the history of Beech Grove Cemetery, and hear about interesting residents from Muncie's past!
Each year, the tour features different historical figures and a new route.
Local historians, will take you on a walking tour of the Old Section/Circle of the cemetery. Visitors may view historic artifacts from Minnetrista's Special Collections in the Chapel and enjoy refreshments by the fountain before or after the tour.
Tickets are $7 and available in advance Refresh downtown (312 E Main St) or at the Beech Grove cemetery office (1400 W Kilgore Ave). Tours are limited to 20 persons at a time and generally leave every half hour. Children under 10 are free when accompanied by an adult. Tour may require walking on uneven ground. Partners include: Minnetrista, Parson Mortuary, Covertek, Refresh, Teenworks.
(Please note this event is educational, not a Halloween event)May 30, 2016
Monday
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America's Hometown Band & City of Muncie Memorial Day Service
11am to 12:42pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
1400 W Kilgore Ave
Beech Grove Cemetery again hosts the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor all past and present American service personnel. All music for the ceremony, including Taps, is performed live by America's Hometown Band.
The public is invited to attend the 11 AM ceremony and take a few moments to remember and appreciate the services and lives committed to keeping America free since the birth of the nation, both locally and nationally.
Cemetery officials, plus Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler and local military organization representatives, are to be the speakers in the program.
May 29, 2017
Monday
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Memorial Day Remembrance Program, with America's Hometown Band
10:45am to 12:42pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
Military Section
1400 W Kilgore Ave
AMERICA'S HOMETOWN BAND HELPS SALUTE VETERANS AT BEECH GROVE CEMETERY​ PROGRAM
The free annual Memorial Day remembrance and honor program for Muncie and Delaware County military personnel takes place in the Military Section of Beech Grove Cemetery, 1400 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie on Monday, May 29, 11 am. The AHB band performs a patriotic musical prelude starting at 10:45 am, as well as a musical salute to each branch of the service during the program. A stirring AHB rendition of Taps closes the ceremonies.
The Memorial Day program is coordinated by Beech Grove Cemetery officials and features speakers from the City of Muncie and the Delaware County Veterans organization. A color guard presentation and rifle salute are scheduled, plus a special acknowledgment of local veterans who have died since last year’s gathering.
Oct 14, 2017
Saturday
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Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour
3:30pm to 7:30pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
Main Gate
1400 West Kilgore Ave
Cost: $10 at office or on Eventbrite The Old West End Neighborhood Association with host the annual Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour on October 14th from 3:30pm to 7:30pm at Beech Grove Cemetery 1400 West Kilgore Ave. Learn more about this historic landmark and the fascinating figures from Muncie’s past as local historians take you on a walking tour of the old section of the cemetery. Tours run every 30 minutes. Refreshments will be available, as well as historic displays in the chapel. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the cemetery office or online at Eventbrite. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. This event is family friendly.
Proceeds benefit Beech Grove Cemetery and neighborhood initiatives.
Oct 13, 2018
Saturday
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Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour
3:30pm to 7:30pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
Main Gate, parking across the street
1400 West Kilgore Ave
Cost: $10 (Children under 10 admitted for free if accompanied by an adult Learn more about the rich history of Muncie and Delaware County in the beautiful setting of Beech Grove Cemetery! Join local historians for a walking tour of a section of the cemetery, enjoy refreshments at the fountain and view local history displays in the chapel.
Tours leave approximately every 30 minutes and do require walking on uneven ground/steps. Parking available across Kilgore Ave. There is no rain date, so bring an umbrella if weather is not cooperative!
This is a family friendly, fun and educational event! Children under 10 are admitted free (accompanied by an adult).
This event is brought to you by the Old West End Neighborhood Association and Beech Grove Cemetery and benefits cemetery upkeep and neighborhood initiatives. Partners include the Delaware County Historical Society.
Nov 11, 2018
Sunday
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AHB Quartet Accompanies Beech Grove Cemetery Veterans Day Observance
10am @
Beech Grove Cemetery
American Legion section
1400 W Kilgore Ave
Oct 12, 2019
Saturday
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Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour
3:30pm to 7:30pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
1400 W Kilgore Ave
Cost: $10 Learn more about Muncie’s rich history by taking a guided tour through a portion of historic Beech Grove cemetery.
Enjoy complimentary cider and cookies at the fountain (we will also have hot dogs, soft drinks and chips for sale) and view a special display of local artifacts inside the gothic chapel.
This is a family-friendly event.
Tickets are $10.00 and are available through Eventbrite or can be purchased day-of at the main gate at 1400 W. Kilgore Ave. Children under the age of 12 and accompanied by an adult admitted free.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-beech-grove-cemetery-tour-2019-tickets-72750916951
Parking will be available across from the main cemetery gate. Please take caution when crossing Kilgore.
This event is brought to you by Old West End Neighborhood Association.
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Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour
3:30pm to 7:30pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
1400 W Kilgore Ave
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AHB Quartet Accompanies Beech Grove Cemetery Veterans Day Observance
10am @
Beech Grove Cemetery
American Legion section
1400 W Kilgore Ave
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Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour
3:30pm to 7:30pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
Main Gate, parking across the street
1400 West Kilgore Ave
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Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour
3:30pm to 7:30pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
Main Gate
1400 West Kilgore Ave
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Memorial Day Remembrance Program, with America's Hometown Band
10:45am to 12:42pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
Military Section
1400 W Kilgore Ave
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America's Hometown Band & City of Muncie Memorial Day Service
11am to 12:42pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
1400 W Kilgore Ave