Step into Huntsville’s past on Sunday, October 19, 1:30–4:30 PM for the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll in downtown; a free, family-friendly living-history event featuring costumed portrayals, live music, special exhibits, an expanded antique-auto display, and scavenger hunts; donations support ongoing preservation.
Event Highlights
• When: Sunday, October 19, 1:30–4:30 PM.
• Where: Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Street SE, Huntsville, AL.
• Admission: Free; donations appreciated and used for repair and preservation of monuments and walls.
• What to expect: Over 60 costumed historical characters, traditional live music woven into portrayals, special exhibits, an expanded antique‑auto display, and scavenger hunts for kids.
• Family friendly: Educational and nonfrightening programming designed for all ages; children’s scavenger hunts and hands‑on activities included.
• Accessibility & logistics: Stroll route is outdoors on varied terrain; wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and plan for limited on‑site parking.
• Support preservation: Donations and Angel memberships to the Huntsville Pilgrimage Association directly fund monument restoration and cemetery upkeep.
Meet the Characters
More than 60 volunteers transform Maple Hill into a living history stage, embodying civic leaders, pioneers, soldiers, artisans, and everyday residents who helped shape Huntsville. Each portrayal, meticulously researched and costumed, highlights a distinct story or era, whether the person is buried at Maple Hill or represents a vital chapter of local history. Expect vivid, first‑person storytelling that invites conversation, sparks curiosity across generations, and deepens your connection to Rocket City’s past.
Family Friendly Experience and Practical Info
This family‑friendly event is educational, not spooky, with scavenger hunts and hands‑on activities for children; guests should wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and plan for outdoor terrain; pets, smoking, and vaping are not permitted. The Grand Stroll begins at 1:30 PM and the event runs through 4:30 PM, so visitors are welcome to arrive and depart at their convenience.
About the Huntsville Pilgrimage Association
The Huntsville Pilgrimage Association produces the Stroll and a calendar of heritage events to celebrate local history and fund vital monument restoration. Founded in the mid‑1980s, HPA has overseen the restoration of thousands of headstones and fences and channels event proceeds into hands‑on preservation work. Support through donations, participation in events, or joining the Angels of Maple Hill Cemetery directly funds repairs, helps maintain the cemetery for future generations, and keeps Huntsville’s stories visible and well cared for.
How to Visit and Get Involved
Explore Rocket City’s past at the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll; enjoy live music, meet costumed historical portrayals, and introduce kids to local history through scavenger hunts and hands‑on activities. Learn about donation options, volunteer roles, board membership, and the Angels of Maple Hill Cemetery program on the Huntsville Pilgrimage Association website: https://hsvpilgrimageassociation.org.