Oak Dale Cemetery was established in 1856 with 25 acres. Today the cemetery covers 60 acres. The tour will highlight some of the ladies of Urbana and Champaign County who made history, or have connections to some very famous moments and people from the past of national and world renown. The tour will highlight the women who left a mark on local and national history on everything from making a stand for their rights, shattering the glass ceiling, or simply for being a familiar figure on the streets of Urbana.

The tour will be led by local historian John Bry. John holds a Bachelor of Science in historic preservation from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Science in historic preservation from Ball State University. He is an expert in historic cemeteries.

There will be four tours each evening starting at

​5:00, 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00

Plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to your tour time to allow for parking and check-in

Duration of tour is approximately 45 minutes

Wear comfortable walking shoes & Bring your flashlight and your curiosity ​​

​Each time slot will accommodate 45 attendees

NO PETS PERMITTED

Tickets are $12 per person

Ticket purchases are non-refundable

The tour is not handicapped accessible