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Old city cemetery walking tours

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The old city cemetery center invites the public to participate in their guided walking tours of the Historic City Cemetery every Friday in December.

Tour dates are December 7, December 14, December 21 and December 28 at 10 a.m. The tours are led by BHA staff and volunteers. The second and fourth Friday of each month, the cemetery tours are led by UTB/TSC Professor Emeritus Dr. Anthony Knopp.

Guided tours are also available by appointment and one week notice is required. The tours are $5 for BHA members, $7 for non-members. Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more.

The Brownsville Historical Association manages the Old City Cemetery Center, located at 600 E. Jackson St., on the corner of 6th and Monroe.

For more information on BHA exhibitions and programs please call (956) 541-5560 or (956) 541-1167 or visit www.brownsvillehistory.org


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