Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Offers Streets of Hartford Tour

Learn about Cedar Hill residents whose names grace the streets of Hartford in this walking tour of the historic cemetery.

By Beverly Lucas, Community Contributor

Jun 3, 2026 10:22 am EDT

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Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT (Jeffrey A Dutton)

Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00 am for the guided walk, The Streets of Hartford.

Ever wondered how Hartford streets got their names?

Debbie Alter leads this tour highlighting Cedar Hill Cemetery residents whose names grace the capital city streets.

From Brainard Road to Jewell Street and Fairfield Avenue, learn about the people who have been immortalized on the streets of Hartford.

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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