Saturday, May 13, 2023 10am & 12pm

Contained within this cemetery is the history of the western edges of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the formation of West Virginia during the Civil War, and modern day. The notable people and events of this historic cemetery span it all. Join us to hear about some of Williamstown’s most prominent citizens, including: the Williams family, namesakes and founders of the town; the Bukey family, an early family whose grandchildren played a very prominent role in the Civil War; Sobieski Morgan, an Ohio riverboat captain in the early 20th century; Frank Fenton, one of the founders of the local glass company; Donaldson Medcalf, a WWII bomber pilot and survivor of a Japanese POW camp; and the China-born Sheng family, a world-renowned artist and her civil engineer husband who were apprentices of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Cost: $10

Tour begins at Riverview Cemetery (4799 Waverly Rd., Williamstown, WV)
Our tour guide will use an enhanced speaker system to ensure adequate audio levels and social distancing.
Member Discounts: If you are currently a Contributing, Patron, or Lifetime member of The Castle, please use coupon code “castlemember” at checkout to apply your membership benefits. (Contributing – $50: Free admission to 2 cemetery tours, Patron – $100: Free admission to 4 cemetery tours, Lifetime – $1,000: Up to 8 free admissions for cemetery tours.)

Cemetery Tour Tips:
Tours last up to one hour and 15 minutes
Walking takes place across uneven ground and between headstones
You’ll be standing at some locations for around 10 – 15 minutes
Check the weather and dress accordingly
Bringing water, walking sticks, or easily carried folding chairs is encouraged
When you arrive at the cemetery, if you already have a reservation or tickets check-in with the Castle team member with a clipboard.
Unless otherwise noted, tickets will continue to be sold onsite. Paying for your admission with exact change is appreciated.
By purchasing these tickets you consent to the use of photographs from this event being used for promotional purposes.