Come see a grave view of history featuring entertaining dramas of Jacksonville history, all to raise funds for worthy causes. The Port of Jacksonville and Orange Park Pilot clubs is acting up again with the 11th tour of Tales of Our City, April 24-25, 2010 at one of Jacksonville’s oldest burial grounds, Evergreen Cemetery.

The 11th Tales of Our City Guided Historical Cemetery Tour, Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. The tour entrance is at Gate 4. 

The spring tour will feature interesting new dramas of residents who died of unnatural causes, from murder to mayhem. Their stories will be brought to life as dramatists weave extraordinary and captivating tales through guided tours in the historic graveyard.  Presented by the Port of Jacksonville and Orange Park Pilot Clubs, proceeds from the tour will benefit the Jericho School, which serves autistic children, the Clay County Council on Aging and other community service projects of the two clubs.

This year will also feature an expanded Marketplace with tasty treats, desirable crafts, historic books, and photographs on sale.

Aside from the interesting tales, you’ll also be dazzled by the beauty of Evergreen Cemetery’s spectacular grounds, with its Arboretum-like setting. Visitors to the tour are requested to use the Main Gate entrance at Evergreen Cemetery, located at 4535 N. Main St.  Tours run continuously Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and last approximately two hours.

Tickets will be available throughout the Jacksonville and Orange Park area. Donations for tour admission are $10 in advance, $12 at the gate, and $4 for children under 12.

For more ticket information, call Maria Guy, 904-733-8352.