Some of us on the Terrace can vouch for the pleasure of having such a historic treasure just two miles south of us. And, they and everyone else may want to consider taking advantage of "Thanksgiving Pop Up Chapel Tours" at Oakwood.
On Friday November 25, there will be tours, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., each limited to 25 people (including children). Admission: $10 per person, children under 12 free.
As the tour organizers at Oakwood say, "Do you have out-of-town guests coming for Thanksgiving? Are you wondering how you’ll entertain them after you’ve completed the turkey dinner? Here’s your chance to impress them with something completely different."
Registration is not required, but is preferred. Call 518-328-0090 to provide your desired tour time, name, phone, email, and number of people. The non-denominational chapel is handicapped-accessible.
Not familiar with Oakwood Cemetery except seeing it from the road as you drive past? The castle-like Gardner Earl Chapel is a National Historic Landmark with a Victorian interior that includes spectacular stained-glass windows, oak carvings, and marble mosaics.
The tour guides will give you the story of the young man who inspired the gorgeous building, and you’ll see why it is a popular venue for intimate weddings as well as social events, memorials, and funerals. You'll even have the option to peek into one of the old cremation retorts.
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