Highlands Historical Society invites the community to step back in time at its annual Walk in the Park, Saturday, October 3, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Highlands Memorial Park. An indoor, seated version will be offered Sunday, October 4, at 2:00 P.M. at the Highlands Community Building.
Irish author Frank Delaney wrote, “To understand and reconnect with our stories, the stories of the ancestors, is to build our identities.” Walk in the Park offers a memorable way to reconnect with Highlands’ stories through the people who helped shape the community.
Volunteers will portray the “ghosts” of notable past residents, including Mary Chapin Smith, played by Sandie Trevathan; Uncle Billy Potts, played by Brian McClellan; Annie Whip, played by April Getz; Bennie Rogers, played by Ron Leslie; Fred Allen, played by Craig Eister; and Judge Felix Alley, played by Randy Lucas.
Saturday’s performances will take place throughout Highlands Memorial Park Cemetery, with reserved shuttles departing from the Highlands Community Building.
Sessions run from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Visitors should be prepared for a moderate walk through the park as they encounter stories from Highlands’ past.
Saturday guests must park at the Community Building and arrive 15 minutes before their reserved time to board the shuttle. No cars will be allowed in the park.
Shuttles will return guests following their walk. In case of poor weather, Saturday’s event will move to the Community Building at 2:00 P.M. for all ticket holders.
Sunday’s 2:00 P.M. presentation offers the same historical characters in a comfortable, seated setting. The “ghosts” will visit guests as images of Memorial Park Cemetery provide an atmospheric backdrop. This session is recommended for anyone with mobility concerns or who prefers not to walk through the park.
For many attendees, the event is more than a history lesson. Live interpretation, cemetery surroundings, and familiar Highlands names offer a personal glimpse into the town’s heritage and the generations whose lives continue to influence the community today.
Adult tickets are $25 and non-refundable. Children under 12 may attend free, but their spaces must still be reserved. Tickets are available through highlandshistory.com. Space is limited, although tickets may be available at the door.
Visitors are also invited to explore the Highlands Historical Society Museum and Historic Village, open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
Those unable to visit can discover more of Highlands’ history at highlandshistory.com.
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