Events
Unimaginable circumstances! Unexplained phenomena! Unfortunate events! Unbelievable superstitions! These are just some of what affected Mount Hope Cemetery “residents” during their time among the living. Escorted tour groups will depart from the north gatehouse every 15 minutes starting at noon. The last tour group will depart at 1:45 p.m. Advance ticket sales are limited to […]
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This foundational tour is a 90-minute walk of approximately a mile on paved roads and uneven terrain. It includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument symbolism, and more. This tour will be ASL-interpreted and will include stops related to deaf history […]
Read MoreHelp us beautify Mount Hope Cemetery. Activities include raking leaves, weeding, mulching and performing other general landscape maintenance. Events are held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.
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Learn about the Victorians’ complex relationship with death and the curious rituals and customs they used to express their grief. Includes a visual display Guide: Deb Coffey Member cost: FREE (email [email protected] if you need the coupon code) Non-member cost: $15. There is no charge for children under 18 when accompanied by an adult. PayPal processes payments, […]
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Explore the east side of historic Riverside Cemetery, established in 1892. Learn about its social, cultural, and landscape history. Guides: Joanne Mitchell & Cynthia Howk Degree of walking difficulty: NOTE: Tours are not always kept to paved paths. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, not open sandals. Member cost: FREE (email [email protected] if you need the coupon code) Non-member […]
Read More This foundational tour is a 90-minute walk of approximately a mile on paved roads and uneven terrain. This includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument symbolism, and more. NOTE: Tours are not always kept to paved paths. We recommend comfortable walking […]
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