NEWS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
April 14, 2009
Vol. 39, No. 151
Media Contact: Elaine Brenchley or Nate Davidson, The First State Heritage Park at Dover, 302-739-9194, Elaine.Brenchley@state.de.us, or Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks, 302-739-9175, Necia.Beck@state.de.us
First State Heritage Park’s Popular Lantern Tours of Christ Church Cemetery Return on April 24 and May 8
DOVER, Del. – On Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m., the First State Heritage Park opens another season of lantern tours with the popular and unusual Christ Church Cemetery tour, presented in cooperation with Christ Episcopal Church. The tour will be repeated on Friday, May 8.
Visitors will encounter characters from the past and hear not only tales of the tombstones, but also tales of joy and sorrow from those who are laid to rest within the walls of the churchyard. Participants should be prepared for a surprise or two!
The tour begins at 8 p.m. on the grounds of Christ Church, located at the corner of S. State and Water Street. The program fee is $5. Tour space is limited; reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 302-739-9194.
More information about The First State Heritage Park is available online at www.destateparks.com/heritagepark.
The First State Heritage Park at Dover is a partnership of state agencies, under the leadership of Delaware State Parks, working in collaboration with city and county government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector to create Delaware’s first urban “park without boundaries” linking historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.
