Learn a little more about local history during the annual Tale of the Tombstones cemetery walk hosted by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest starting at noon Oct. 19 at Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Ave., Forest Park.

Costumed actors will relay stories about residents who made their fortune in the two villages, as well as victims of the Iroquois Theatre fire and victims of the Eastland Disaster — all part of this year’s theme, American Dreams and Nightmares.

Other important historic figures, such as feminist Emma Goldman, builder and public transportation advocate E.A. Cummings and school board pioneer Lily Pitkin also will be discussed. Trained guides will point out monuments between actor portrayals.

Tours start every 10 minutes between noon and 1:30 p.m. and la

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