Events
“City of the Dead” Exhibit/Trip, Experiential Learning, Muskegon
City of the Dead is an annual, family-friendly immersive theater event featuring actors portraying the figures prominent (and not so prominent) from Muskegon history at their burial places in Evergreen Cemetery (391 Irwin Ave.). The event is sponsored by Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
The event began in 2010 when this church was looking for a fun way to raise some money to support their Religious Education program. The exploration of history and understanding those who have lived in the past are a part of the church’s values as they seek to acknowledge the inherent worth and dignity of all people. History can also help to foster equity and compassion in human relations, acceptance of other people and their growth, encourage the free and responsible search for truth and meaning, and foster the concept of a world community. All these things are values held by Unitarian Universalist congregations like Harbor UU.
The event has steadily grown each year in participation and attendance, becoming popular among community residents as well as bringing guests from other locations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: George.Maniatas@muskegoncc.edu.
Evergreen Cemetery, 400 Irwin, Muskegon, MI.
