Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Offers Planes, Trains & Automobiles Tour

Hear transportation-themed stories on this walking tour of the historic cemetery.

By Beverly Lucas, Community Contributor

May 27, 2026 9:15 am EDT

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Famed barnstormer Charles Hamilton is laid to rest at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 am for the guided walk, Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

Hear transportation-themed stories from the early days of the railroad, aviation, and automotive industries. Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will introduce you to a famed barnstormer, pioneering train engineer, auto enthusiast, railroad tycoon and more.

Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at cedarhillfoundation.org.

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.

No pets allowed, except for service animals.

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