The Friends of Lakeview Cemetery are opening the historic Louisa Howard Chapel (455 North Ave.) to the public from 11 am - 3 pm on Saturday, May 23rd. Restored to its 1882 High Gothic Victorian splendor, the non-denominational chapel is owned by the City of Burlington and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

As part of the Friends' Memorial Day Chapel Opening, a Civil War Cemetery Walking Tour will also be held at 1 pm. Join local historians for a walk through Burlington's Lakeview Cemetery, and learn about the Civil War generals and soldiers buried in the city's only Victorian Park Cemetery. Included will be a stop at the grave sites of members of the Massachusetts 54th, the nations first all black volunteer company, who's story was told in the movie Glory. Walk will be held rain or shine, Both events are Free (donations welcome.) Questions: 863 2075.

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