DAGGITT CEMETERY TOUR
Cemeteries are wonderful story tellers – they hold the sagas of families and their histories, told through the stones that mark the graves. Come and hear interesting stories from the Daggitt Cemetery on Lake-Cook Road, an early Protestant pioneer cemetery, home to the last resting place for many of Glencoe’s earliest farmers.
The Glencoe Historical Society will hold a family-friendly walking tour of the Daggitt Cemetery on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The Cemetery is located on Lake-Cook Road between Green Bay and Sheridan Roads in Highland Park, near the Braeside railroad station where parking is available.
Hear the fascinating facts about:
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- Robert Daggitt, who founded the Cemetery.
- Glencoe’s first German and English settlers.
- Cemetery symbolism, from the meaning of broken tree graves and Heaven-pointing hands to birds as grave ornaments.
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Guides at the Daggitt Cemetery will provide information about the history of the land, the pioneers and their churches. A scavenger hunt will be offered for children over the age of 8. An area adjacent to the Cemetery, Founders Park, is available for a picnic before or after the tour. No food is allowed in the Cemetery.
Join the GHS for this lovely afternoon at the beautifully landscaped and restored Cemetery. Reservations are required. There is limited space available. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $25 for each adult; $10 for kids aged 8-18.
To purchase tickets, please complete the form and submit payment via the Pay Pal button below.
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If you ordered tickets, you can claim them when you check in for your tour at the Glencoe Historical Society, 375 Park Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@glencoehistory.org or call 847-835-0040 and leave a message.
