Section A Vignette #4 Zebulon Hebard was born August 1, 1793 in Amenia, Dutchess County, NY, a small town northeast of Poughkeepsie next to the Connecticut border. He was a […]
Read MoreSection A Vignette # 3 While many of us are content living quiet lives of peace and simplicity, others look back on lives teeming with adventure, extraordinary accomplishments, and peppered […]
Read MoreSection A Vignette # 2 M. Louise Stowell was a well-known artist in her time, but has since fallen out of view. Born in 1861, she moved with her family […]
Read MoreSection A Vignette # 1 Josiah Bissell was an engineer and the state contractor in charge of constructing the second Erie Canal Aqueduct over the Genesee River. When he demolished […]
Read MoreEmil Homerin is a longtime trustee, exceptional tour guide, and esteemed friend, died December 26 at the age of 65. In this month’s Epitaph, several of his colleagues at the Friends […]
Read MoreWe all know that Mount Hope is lovely all year round, and we at the FOMH have outdoor volunteer opportunities during every season. Currently we have a polar bear crew […]
Read MoreStart Time 11:00 a.m. on three Saturdays:Jan. 30, Feb. 27, and March 27 (The January tour was sold out.)Meet: South entrance, 1133 Mount Hope Avenue (opposite Distillery Restaurant)Admission: $12 (Free for FOMH Members) […]
Read MoreWe have reached 80% of our goal!! Sincere thanks to our donors.Please help us fund the last 20% of this critical project. What a difference we can make! Section A attracts […]
Read MoreSaturday, January 9th on Zoom — 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Presented by Patricia Corcoran Working with the Central Library, the Friends are pleased to announce that the “Mourning in the Morning” […]
Read MoreDECEMBER 2020 As we celebrate the Season of Light, The Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery would like to wish all of our members and volunteers – HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a JOYOUS NEW YEAR […]
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