See actors and actresses in period costume portray eight people buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery whose actions were central to the development of Springfield. Portrayed individuals include Leanna Donegan Knox, whose son William Donegan was murdered during the 1908 Race Riots of Springfield. The murder of young William Donegan eventually led to the formation of the NAACP in 1909. Another individual portrayed is John Williams, a man who started his career as a store clerk for Elijah Iles and later went on to become a founding member of the First National Bank of Springfield. At the start of the tour, attendees will ride a bus to the first grave site and walk to the other seven sites (approximately 1.75 miles in length) before returning back to the bus. Other attractions include live dulcimer music by The Prairie Aires, refreshments for purchase, and an opportunity to shop for books published by the Sangamon County Historical Society. The event is free but donations are suggested. For more information about Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery, visit http://sangamonhistory.org or call 525-1961.