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    1. [ILSANGAM] ROCHESTER CEMETERY WALK
    2. Be sure to hie yourselves to Rochester, IL tomorrow, October 15, for their second annual cemetery walk. The hours are from 1 to 4 PM. Six early Rochester settlers will be featured. The Rochester cemetery is located just off Route 29. Coming from the west, turn right at the first stoplight at West Main (which joins E. Lake Drive near Springfield). The cemetery is approximately 1/2- 1 mile west on the north/right side of the road. While the cemetery walk is going on, the Rochester Historical Preservation Society will also host an open house at the Old Stone House, which is located nearby, just west of the Rochester Park, which is next door to the cemetery. Built in the 1830's, the stone house originally stood on Buckhart Road, which would have been the path Lincoln took to carry out his circuit work during those days. The road on which it now stands, was another road that Lincoln would have traveled when he left Springfield to head south east to try more cases on his circuit. Also included are some pioneer craft demonstrations - apple cider squeezing, spinning, quilting, chair seat weaving, and others. The public is cordially invited to share these moments in history with the Historical Society. Remember, on Sunday, October 15, all roads lead to Rochester.

    10/14/2006 05:00:19