Cemetery tour to focus on island’s early settlers

Join historian Lynn Hyde at 1 p.m. Monday, May 25 for a Memorial Day Heritage Tour of Sunnyside Pioneer Cemetery.

Join historian Lynn Hyde  at 1 p.m. Monday, May 25 for a Memorial Day Heritage Tour of Sunnyside Pioneer Cemetery.

Hyde will respectfully introduce and share the stories of some of the first white settlers on Whidbey Island. A special hour-long tour will illuminate why this place of peace ranks high among Washington’s most important territorial burial grounds.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn how those from the past helped shape the future.

Tour passes are $8 and can be purchased at the Island County Historical Museum or at the tour, though space is limited and advance purchase is recommended.

For more information, call 360-678-3310.

 

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