Written by Rachel Dobson on April 20, 2026 – 5:45 pm
The next Muscogee Genealogical Society meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 25 at the Lummus Chapel inside Historic Linwood Cemetery.
Have you ever wondered how holidays came into being in our country? If so, join us
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Lummus Chapel in Linwood Cemetery as our guest
speaker and Society president Daniel Bellware, talks about the Origin of Memorial Day on its 160th Anniversary! A little teaser – the holiday started in Linwood Cemetery!
Directions to Linwood Cemetery, 721 Linwood Blvd, Columbus, GA. The chapel is on the east side of the cemetery (10th Avenue side). The gate at the chapel will be open.
Light refreshments will be served at 2:45 p.m., with the program beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
