COMING IN THE FALL-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29th, 2024-- Whispers series similar to prior one in 2021-2022-2023. SEE BELOW FOR UP TO DATE INFO ON 2024. AND HIT ON WHISPERS BUTTONS LISTED ABOVE.

Mysteries from the Grave

Cemetery Walk September 29, 2024

1:00 PM AND AGAIN AT - 3:00 PM

Burlington Cemetery

701 Brown’s Lake Drive, Burlington, Wisconsin

Cost $15.00 per person

Join us as we unravel some of history's mysteries that have been hidden in our cemetery.

An unmarked grave….unknown and unnamed. Who was this infant and why had she been left here? Explore the story of Ellen Hyde Percival, infant daughter of William Thomas Percival and Martha Cook Birrell Percival, whose grave site was recently discovered. Hear the story of her family’s travels from New Zealand to California in June of 1923. What caused them to stop in Burlington, eventually leaving behind their infant daughter’s body in the care of strangers? After much research, you will learn what happened to her family and see her final resting place in Burlington Cemetery.

James Jesse Strang….King? Or Con Man? The fascinating story of a man who might have been the head of the Church of Latter Day Saints and Burlington, rather than Salt Lake City might have become home to the Mormon faith. You will hear two different viewpoints on his life and legacy. The author of a recent book on Strang’s story, “The King of Confidence”, Miles Harvey, will be joining us to talk about his work in uncovering the truth about this enigmatic figure.

Mr. Harvey will be available for questions and will have copies of his book available for purchase and signing.

BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR PLEASE. We promise you a very interesting afternoon!

Click to purchase tickets: https://burlingtonhistory.org/purchase-tickets

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Ellen Hyde Percival-our records show at this time Born 11/12/1925 died 11/13/1925 Block 8, Lot 71 Space 2

AFTER 99 years stone placed 9/2024

This is our picture of James Strang and his monument.

Block 4 Lot 6 Space 8

WHISPERS FOR 2023 WAS GREAT AND MORE THAN 120 PEOPLE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME LEARNING HISTORY WITH SOME GOOD HUMORE ADDED IN. SEE PICTURES SPREAD OUT BELOW-BUTTONS 8, 30, AND 31 COVERS PRIOR YEARS AND 2023

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EVERY DAY , IT IS THE TIME FOR REMEMBERING THE PERSONS THAT CAME BEFORE US, AND ARE NO LONGER AROUND AND IT "IS ESSENTIAL", AND IN THE LONG RUN GOOD FOR US TO DO SO.

Burlington Historical Museum being renamed DONALD VANDE SAND HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTER-Dedication was 1/15/2023 1-3PM

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