Welcome to the Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery has been a Rochester, New York community treasure since its founding in 1838, and it belongs to each of us. Welcome to our website!
About the Friends of Mount Hope
The Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery is a non-profit organization of volunteers founded in 1980 to restore, preserve, and encourage public use and enjoyment of this unique historical treasure. We have a wealth of resources available to help you learn about our community as reflected in the lives of those who chose Mount Hope Cemetery as their final resting place.
Featured Tours & Events
Glorious Section G –Pioneers, Reformers & Heroes
Tour Guides: FOMH Ensemble Rochester was home to many major contributors to the shaping of early New York, many of […]
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Glorious Section G –Pioneers, Reformers & Heroes
Tour Guides: FOMH Ensemble Rochester was home to many major contributors to the shaping of early New York, many of […]
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Glorious Section G –Pioneers, Reformers & Heroes
Tour Guides: FOMH Ensemble Rochester was home to many major contributors to the shaping of early New York, many of […]
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Section A: The Joy of Restoration: A Gift from our Donors
Tour Guides: FOMH Ensemble Rejoice at the work done in this area thanks to the generosity of FOMH donors! Meet […]
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Section A: The Joy of Restoration: A Gift from our Donors
Tour Guides: FOMH Ensemble Rejoice at the work done in this area thanks to the generosity of FOMH donors! Meet […]
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2nd Saturday Volunteer Program
Second Saturday volunteers work on outdoor landscaping projects suggested by the cemetery manager. FOMH leaders Tom Jones, Chris Petote, and […]
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Tours,
Tours, Tours!
Restoration Projects Underway
“Mount Hope is a park, where man-made features combine with nature to make one of the most transcendentally beautiful areas in western New York.” Richard Reisem, a Founder of the Friends of Mount Cemetery
Cradle
Graves
The Friends of Mount Hope invite you to plant a garden...
Become a Volunteer
Join or Renew Membership
Enjoy the benefits of membership and help preserve the cemetery’s history and beauty.
Discover Your Ancestors
As a free, volunteer service to the public, FOMH responds to inquiries regarding burials at Mount Hope.
Featured Project
June 13th, 2021, marked the Rededication of the B’rith Kodesh plot in Mount Hope Cemetery. This joyous occasion marked the completion of the 3-year FOMH project to restore this sacred […]
Learn MoreTrees of Mount Hope
Interested in Mount Hope
Cemetery's Trees?
Hop on the plantsmap website (plantsmap.com - a website that hosts botanical collections) and search "fomh". Then navigate to different plants and collections identified in the cemetery.
Explore Our Gallery
We have an extensive gallery of photos and videos! Start here to explore our gallery.
