"a walk through time" forrest cemetery, gadsden, al

"Cemetery Stroll" type event at historic downtown Gadsden Forrest Cemetery. The stroll features role players standing at the graves of prominent and not-so-well known residents, recounting the stories of their colorful lives and the larger stories of Gadsden and Alabama. The event features about 50 characters each year, with some of them portrayed by descendants. Each character, dressed in period costume, tells his or her story in about five minutes, and spectators can wander throughout the cemetery to hear the stories. A program and map are provided to help visitors choose which characters to visit. Event is FREE but donations are encouraged.