The Eugene Masonic Cemetery Association is hosting a 200th birthday celebration in honor of city founder, Eugene Skinner on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. The program will feature an appearance by well-known Oregon author and historian William Sullivan who will enact excerpts from Skinner's letters written to his sister in the 1850's. Three Eugene poets will read short prose and poetry that reflect on loss and remembrance, the natural environment, and the lives of early settlers. The celebration will also include music and cakes from Eugene's finest bakeries. Hope Abbey Mausoleum will be open to the public afterwards.

Presenters: William L. Sullivan, Erik Muller, Nancy Moody, Willa Koretz, Bob Hart

Time: 3pm

The cemetery and Hope Abbey Mausoleum are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The site is located at East 25th Avenue and University Street. This event is free and open to the public. For parking information or special assistance contact Mary Ellen Rodgers at (541) 684-0949 or visit www.eugenemasoniccemetery.org.