| This study group will explore the history of Chicago through four walks in Graceland Cemetery. The Cemetery is one of Chicago’s crown jewels designed by visionary landscape architects, many of whom are also buried there. Among its Victorian gardens we will find some of Chicago’s most noted and influential citizens such as Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Ernie Banks, and many others. Each week, we will explore a section of the 120-acre cemetery grounds and learn about the people buried there. Participants will be expected to lead a five-minute discussion of one gravesite each week. The weekly tours will require one to two miles of walking. Participants should bring water bottles and provide for sun protection. Additionally, participants must provide their own transportation. Several CTA routes are available, and there is ample street parking near the cemetery. Course resources including cemetery maps will be posted on MyOLLI. |
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