Stories of the past told at cemetery tour in West Pittston

Re-enactors portrayed historical figures who were buried in the cemetery.

WEST PITTSTON, Pa. — On Saturday. a cemetery tour in Luzerne County gave visitors a glimpse into the past. 

The West Pittston Historical Society hosted “Garden-Village Stories in Stone” at the West Pittston Cemetery along Susquehanna Avenue. 

The night-time lantern tour featured re-enactors portraying historical figures buried in the cemetery, giving visitors a chance to hear their stories and learn more about the people who helped shape the borough. 

“We seem to have a lot of interest not even just from the borough; we have a lot of interest from all around the area, and I think it’s historical, but yet it has a little bit of a Halloween feel to it as well,” said Mary Portelli.

Tours began at 5 pm, with the last group leaving the cemetery gates at 7:30 pm.