Stories among the headstones
Strange Departures
Cemetery Tour
An October history tour at Baraboo’s Walnut Hill Cemetery.
01 · THE STORY
Local history told where it rests.
Strange Departures is an October history tour at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo. The October 24 outing invites visitors to consider the stories attached to a familiar local place.
The published window is 2–6 PM. Use the Sauk County Historical Society’s listing for tour format, starting point, admission, and any accessibility details before setting out.
02 · WHAT TO EXPECT
A thoughtful walk through local history.
A cemetery tour calls for respectful movement and attention to the guide. Stay with the group and on permitted paths; the illustrative image here is not a documentary view of any specific grave or tour participant.
03 · PLAN YOUR VISIT
A few useful details before you go.
- Arrival
- Plan around the published October 24, 2026 window (2–6 PM). Check the official listing for any last-minute location or schedule changes.
- Bring
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and a layer for the afternoon weather.
- Good to know
- Schedules, admission, and weather plans can change. Check the official event information before your visit.
2–6 PMWhen the experience begins.
See organizerWhat to expect at entry.
Walnut Hill Cemetery, BarabooWhere the gathering takes place.