‘Voices of the Past’ coming to Mount Mora Cemetery

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Mount Mora Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Association is hosting the annual "Voices of the Past" tours.

The tours will take place at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 3, at Mount Mora Cemetery.

Visitors will walk along mausoleum row among fascinating architecture. They will be taken through exciting researched stories related to those whose final resting place is Mount Mora Cemetery.

There will be live music, and visitors will learn about the fascinating history of St. Joseph.

"When you go on this tour, you'll learn more about St. Joseph, you'll learn songs even that people sang back then, and you'll be a part of that singing most likely," said Sharon Kosek, a board member of the Mount Mora Cemetery Preservation and Restoration Association.

Kosek said the event will have visitors wanting to know more about St. Joseph's history.

"It'll be fun for you and fun for you to feel, wow, I really know more about St. Joseph now and about its history. I've learned about these terrific characters that played such a big part in our history, and you'll carry that with you and even want to learn more," said Kosek.

To purchase tickets, visit www.stjosephmuseum.org/events.