Take A Cemetery Tour In Montclair

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The 96 acres of park-like grounds at Rosedale Cemetery in Essex County can tell local history buffs fascinating stories about the people who shaped their history, the evolution of cemeteries and monuments and the secret language of grave imagery and decoration.

Those are just a few of the reasons to partake in the Montclair History Center’s “walking tour” of the cemetery on Sunday, April 30, organizers say.

Led by Executive Director Jane Eliasof and Manager of Audience Engagement Angelica Diggs, the April 30 tour will explore a different section of Rosedale than the area explored in the autumn of 2016.

Admission is $10 per person. Advanced registration is required by sending a note to mail@montclairhistorical.org or calling 973-744-1796. Payment is required in advance for reservations of three or more. The tour begins at the Rosedale Chapel with a brief introduction at 408 Orange Road in Montclair. Carpooling is suggested due to limited parking on site, organizers said.

For additional information, visit www.montclairhistory.org or contact the Montclair History Center at 973-744-1796, or mail@montclairhistorical.org.

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