Hog Hill Cemetery History Walk

The Chatham Historical Society
will host a
walking tour of the Hog Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 6 at 10
am as part of
its “Explore East Hampton” monthly series of walks. The East
Hampton Parks and
Recreation will sponsor the event. Come
for a walk
back in time and learn about the people who lived in
the area and
their many achievements.

The walk will be led by Kevin
J. Tulimieri
who is a historian and researcher at Nathan Liverant and Son
Antiques in
Colchester, CT.  Kevin has published numerous articles on the
subject of
American antiques of the 18th century as well as his research on
Venture
Smith's unique 1805 gravestone and its carver, John Isham of
East Haddam. The Hog
Hill Cemetery was established in 1741 and the tour will include
many Middle
Haddam families. Tulimieri and members of the Chatham Historical
Society will
share many stories about the people who "reside" there.

The
Walking Tour
offers a wonderful and unique opportunity
for new residents to learn about the history of East Hampton and
for life-long
residents to share their recollections and stories with others.
Adults and
children are welcome to join in what promises to be an afternoon
of making
local history come alive.

Directions: From
the Stop &
Shop in East Hampton: drive West on Rt. 66 to the intersection
of Rt. 16. Turn left
on Rt. 16 and go East. Take the first road on the right, Hog
Hill. Travel 2.2
mi to cemetery on right. There is no parking by the cemetery.
Proceed down Hog
Hill around two sharp curves and park at Mim Scranton’s home at
277 Hog Hill
Rd.

The tour will take
approximately 1 hour.
Heavy rain will cancel the walk.

For further information about
upcoming walks
or the Chatham Historical Society, contact Marty Podskoch,
coordinator of the
“Explore East Hampton” walks at 860-267-2442, podskoch@comcast.net, or visit http://www.easthamptonrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=27025 
or http://www.chathamhistoricalsocietyct.org/