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Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Offers Stories in Stone Walking Tour

Discover the symbolism behind some of Cedar Hill Cemetery's impressive monuments.

Celtic Cross at Cedar Hill Cemetery
Celtic Cross at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Jeffrey Dutton)

Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:00 am for the guided walk, Stories in Stone.

Learn about monument styles often found in 19th-century cemeteries such as Hartford’s historic Cedar Hill. From the sarcophagus to the obelisk, Celtic cross, pyramid and more, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will discuss the artistic and architectural design of the cemetery’s illustrious memorials.

Admission is $10.00; Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Members Free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.

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

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