10/07/2026
We just wanted to say Thank You to so many people who made the revival of our Spirits Alive Cemetery Tour a resounding success. In addition to all of the people recognized in the following images, there are also the unsung volunteers who donated mason jars and carrying crates, cleaned mason jars, set, lit and re-lit all of the candles, set out props, and those who cleaned up the cemetery when the production was over, the ticket-takers, raffle ticket sellers, raffle basket creators, volunteer coordinators, and Diane and Dave Calabro who created magnificent sustenance for the volunteers.
The local business community was also immensely supportive. We received generous donations from The Sally Bowman Team at Berkshire Hathaway, Knott & Santoro, Ye Old Station Autobody, ReRead-Books, and R2 Graphics.
In addition, many businesses provided raffle basket items or entire baskets. In no particular order: ReRead-Books, The Cheshire Cat and Dog Too, Paws Pet Resort, Sweet Claude's Ice Cream, Blackie's Hot Dog Stand, Main Street Caffe, Cheshire Coffee, Richard Chevrolet, Counter Weight Brewing Co., R.W. Hine Ace Hardware, Big Y, Avanti Grille,Viron Rondo, Zentek Farms, Willow & Knox, Carmody's Farm, Fragile Beauty Stained Glass, Litchfield Memorial Artworks.
Of course, there would not have been a production without the actors! Several were local and returned from past productions but two traveled from Ellington and West Hartford to share their talents.
Finally, we would be remiss if we ignored the significant contribution made by Cheshire Hillside Cemetery Association, which once again permitted us to use their historic location, and Cheshire Grange No. 23, which provided shelter from the elements - be it the heat of the Friday afternoon set-up, the downpour on Friday at 5:00 pm, or the cool evenings.
And Thank You to everyone who joined us for a tour! We hope to see you again next year 😉
