863 Des Plaines
Forest Park, IL 60130
United States
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This year's walk focuses on the north half of the cemetery, with the theme "Kindred Spirits." This section was opened in 1873 under the name Waldheim Cemetery and appealed to those interested in a non-sectarian burial ground. There are multiple fraternal, labor, and group burial sections in the area, including the grand monuments for the United Ancient Order of Druids and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
"Kindred Spirits" is a phrase that celebrates people who join together with others who have similar interests or attitudes. It also has the spirit of "coming together" instead of "pulling apart."
On Oct. 20, our talented volunteer actors and knowledgeable guides will explain the origins of both the Odd Fellows and Druids fraternal groups in the United States. Other featured performers will tell the stories of a charismatic labor leader, an immigrant who became a record-setting U.S. Congressman, and a Chicago Bears superstar.