The 2005 "Graveyard Tour" of Evergreen Cemetery, conducted by Neil V. Reynolds, may actually turn out to be a series of tours, depending upon the number of attendees.
This popular event, in which Reynolds--resplendent in black top hat and long, black cloak--recounts tales of early Leadville residents, is limited to 50 people and usually sells out quickly.
This year, the first cemetery tour begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 29. Should this tour sell out, a second tour will be offered at 6:30 p.m., October 29. Additional tours will be scheduled for 8 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 28, if needed.
Tickets are $10 per person and should be purchased in advance. For tickets and additional information, contact the Leadville/Lake County Area Chamber of Commerce, 809 Harrison Ave., P.O. Box 861, Leadville, CO 80461; 719-486-3900, or toll-free, 888-532-3845; or visit www.leadvilleusa.com. The cemetery tour is a benefit for the Chamber of Commerce.