Tampa Historical Society hosts its annual tour of Tampa's oldest (158-year-old) public burial ground, Oaklawn Cemetery. This year's Oaklawn Ramble observes the 110th anniversary of the Spanish-American War. Actors in period military and civilian attire share the stories of veterans buried at Oaklawn and touch upon little-known facts about Tampa's involvement in the war, like the passage of several Native American combatants through the Port Tampa staging depot. 3-4 p.m., Between Morgan and Harrison streets, downtown Tampa, $5 suggested donation to benefit THS, 813-831-5214.
This article appears in Apr 16-22, 2008.
