St Lucas Cemetery, Oct 31st, 2009
Photo by Norm Leigh

Not all the time of Sappington-Concord Historical Society members is spent in meetings and presentations, or pouring over records and documents. Every now and then, early morning will find said members at the St Lucas UCC or St John’s UCC cemeteries, ready to portray six historic characters of the Sappington-Concord area. We dress in period clothing and follow a script introducing our lives and times to the people of today who come to see us. We bring a few props to illustrate our stories and field questions from the visitors. It is an enlightening time for the visitors and the characters both.

The most recent Tombstone Tales presentation was for Truman Elementary School 5th graders in May 2009

See photos of the May 2009 Tombstone Tales

See photos of the ”Halloween edition” of the Tombstone Tales October 31st 2009

We have a similar program for school children. See Past and Present Partnership

Ross Wagner as Enos Pipkin, grain farmer
St Lucas Cemetery, Oct 31st, 2009
Photo by Norm Leigh

Terry Rupp (in center pointing) as Lucinda Kennerly
St Lucas Cemetery, Oct 31st, 2009
Photo by Norm Leigh