Each year, Oak Hill Cemetery honors veterans with a flag-raising ceremony to honor Memorial Day, when more than 500 veteran graves are decorated. “Putting flags at the resting places of these brave men and women is an honor,” Cemetery Manager LaToya Price said. “The Girl and Boy Scouts have volunteered to help and we always hope to see many people from the community.”

The annual Suzanne G. Long Annual Cemetery Tour at Oak Hill Cemetery – held in October – honors veterans and their families. Participants learn about the lives and experiences of the local historical figures buried at the cemetery, located on the corner of Hohman and 165th Street. Admission is $5. Children under 12 are free.

About this year's tour: Join the Hammond Historical Society for a guided walking tour from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, October 5 honoring the 140th anniversary of Oak Hill Cemetery, created in 1885 by Hammond’s founder and first mayor, Marcus Morton Towle. Since the time period of its founding was the Gilded Age, the tour will highlight some of the industries built by the Hammond founders interred here. Be prepared to be on your feet for 30 minutes or more. 

WHERE: Oak Hill Cemetery, 6445 Hohman Ave., Hammond. Entrance and free parking is located on Kenwood Street, east of Hohman.  

FEE: $5 per person, ages 18+. Attendees under age 18 are free. Local history books and water will be for sale. Credit cards accepted.

For more information: Call (219) 931-5100, option 5
or email contact@hammondhistoricalsociety.org.