Haunted Cemetery Tour
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Get ready for Halloween! Meet the ghosts of Lexington's past, and hear stories about many of those buried in Machpelah Cemetery. Family friendly event put on by the Lexington Historical Association. 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
Haunted Cemetery Tour
Phone : 660-259-4654 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.visitlexingtonmo.com/events
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