Jeanne Klein will lead a walking tour of prominent African Americans buried in old Section 5 at Oak Hill Cemetery. Sites will include civil rights advocates, attorneys, policemen, business owners, church ministers, elementary school teachers, and other occupations.

The tour will begin at the Langston’s family plot on the far eastern side of old Section 5. Park along the northside road of this section and bring chairs and water. All ticket proceeds will go toward the Oak Hill Cemetery Committee and the Lawrence, Kansas Juneteenth.

Photo courtesy of Liz Miller and Lindy Eakin.