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Trolley Cemetery Tours:
(Seating is limited.)
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00
The trolley will depart from the front of the Conservatory. Each tour is identical and will take participants past the grave of Jane Foster, Stephen Foster's wife.
From there the trolley will proceed to Stephen Foster's grave where Eliza Foster (Stephen's mother) will tell a little bit about her son. Next the tour's partakers will be greeted by Jane Foster (Stephen's wife). Both women will give different views of the composer. Finally, the group will be invited to participate in a brief sing-along featuring two Foster songs.
The group will progress to the Temple of Memories. If time permits we will disembark and view the beautiful Stephen Foster Stain Glass Window.
After reentering the trolley the group will ride past the grave of Marion Foster Welch, the daughter and only child of Stephen Foster.
Notable interns and interesting facts about the cemetery will be pointed out as they appear along the route.
At Foster's grave site:
Foster Fest: a joyous celebration of The Places, People and Passion in Stephen’s Music!
Performance times are at:
1:00, 2:30, 4:00.
Sing-along starts with a tribute to the places in Stephen’s music with Old Folks at Home and My Old Kentucky Home.
Eliza Foster gives a mother’s insight into her talented child and how her "Stevie" gave her a special edition of fireworks! She tells us the story behind "Gentle Annie."
Jane Foster tells of Stephen’s passionate and romantic nature. She also gives some insight into some of the people in his songs. She tells us the story of why Stephen wrote his most famous song about her.
The Sing-along ends with Oh, Susanna and a song with one of the famous places in all of his music Camptown Races.
Parking:
Parking will be available behind the Teamsters Temple across the street from the Gatehouse entrance. If the parking lot is full, please find the nearest convenient parking space.
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