Marshall County America 250 Committee to host Cemetery Walk highlighting Revolutionary War Descendants

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM

By Kathy Bottorff

History will come alive this weekend as the Marshall County America 250 committee hosts a special Cemetery Walk at Oakhill Cemetery on Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 PM.

The event promises a fascinating look into local history, focusing on four Marshall County women who were first-generation Daughters of the American Revolution. Bringing these historical figures to life will be talented students from Plymouth High School’s State Speech Championship team.

The student presenters will share the unique stories of these early American descendants:

Audriana Flores, a junior at Plymouth High School, will portray Nancy Kidd Siders (1803-1894). Siders' father did not serve in the military during the Revolutionary War, but he played a crucial role by supplying the army with beef, earning him an honorary membership in the Virginia army.
Lilly Metz, a freshman, will discuss the life of Rachel Logan Houghton (1797-1842). Houghton's father served in the Revolutionary War and fought in the historic Battle of Brandywine.
Brylie Workman, a sophomore, will share the story of Clarissa Olmsted Pomeroy, whose father served his country as a Private in the Connecticut Army.

The cemetery walk will begin promptly at 1:00 PM at the Oakhill Cemetery entrance, located at the intersection of Oakhill Avenue and Lincoln Street in Plymouth.

The event is being spearheaded by project chair James Mechling-Smith of the Culver Library, alongside promotions chair Sean Hatfield.

The community is encouraged to attend this educational and engaging historical presentation. For more information about the Cemetery Walk, interested individuals can call 574-936-2306.