Take a Walk Through History at the Oakwood Cemetery Walk 2025!

Season 2, Episode 117

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Tom Wadsworth, Karen Yardley, and Mike McBride from the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society to explore the rich history of Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon, Illinois.

This year’s Oakwood Cemetery Walk is extra special, marking the 100th anniversary of the Oakwood Mausoleum. The guests share fascinating stories about the mausoleum’s design by architect Sidney Lovell, the lives of past Dixon residents portrayed in the walk, and how the event brings local history to life in an engaging and interactive way.

✨ Event Details

Oakwood Cemetery Walk

Sunday, September 29, 2025

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (last group departs at 3:00)

Oakwood Cemetery, Route 38 entrance, Dixon, IL

Admission: $5 per person

📍 Hosted by the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society

🎧 Don’t miss this insightful conversation about preserving and celebrating Dixon’s history.

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

1:04 - History of the Oakwood Cemetery
2:23 - History of the Oakwood Cemetery Walk
4:41 - Fun Historical Finds
7:43 - More Information

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