Walk-A-Bout: "The Other Side of Riverside"
Saturday, July 17th at 9:00am.
Due to popular demand for this tour we are doing it again, this time with even more unusual people and monuments! And, to help celebrate Old Globeville Days there will be special emphasis on Globeville stories and the orthodox section of the cemetery.
Tour guide Jeff Stoffel will highlight some of Riverside's unsung and colorful residents. We'll also discuss the symbolism and materials of the monuments and art as well as some info on the flora and fauna of the park.
The walk starts at the office at 9 am and we'll wrap up by 11 am. Bring sunscreen, sun umbrella's, water and your walking shoes. Please keep in mind there are no facilities at Riverside.
After the tour take a short drive to the Orthodox Food Festival & Old Globeville Days for a cold drink and a plate of the best ethnic festival food in Denver.
Enjoy authentic food, entertainment and live music from Russia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Eritrea, Greece & Mexico. Also enjoy a look at the historical landmark church with it's beautiful iconography. Co-presented by Holy Transfiguration Cathedral and the Globeville Civic Assn. more information, http://orthodoxfoodfestival.
The Event is held at Argo Park, right across the street Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral at 47th and Logan St. in Denver.
Both these events are free. We'll keep the tour to 20 people, please drop an email if you plan to attend the 9 am tour to events@
Learn More About the Globeville Story
Interested in learning more about Globeville? Check out the Globeville Story blog website written by Mary Lou Egan to find out more about the history of the area.
Contribute to The Riverside Scout: Stories and Ephemera of Denver's Oldest Cemetery
Board member Dave Cass sends word that he is looking for more stories about Riverside to post on our new website, The Riverside Scout. The Riverside Scout is dedicated to presenting stories and ephemera of Denver's Oldest Cemetery. Have a story you want to tell? Let Dave know by emailing him at history@
Contact Information
If you have an idea or suggestion we encourage you to get in touch with us:
Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery
The Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery is a volunteer-run 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and promoting preservation of Denver's oldest cemetery.
PO Box 16712
Denver CO 80216
friends@
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