Cedar Hill Cemetery

Explore Hartford’s rural cemetery with Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Director Beverly Lucas.
The highlight tour showcases the art, history, and natural beauty that makes this urban oasis so special.
After the tour, enjoy light refreshments. And a chance to win Cedar Hill-related books.
The tour is part of Jane’s Walk, a global initiative to explore cities while connecting with neighbors.
Admission to the program is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Discover Cedar Hill 

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Discover Cedar Hill 

Explore Hartford’s rural cemetery with Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Director Beverly Lucas.
The highlight tour showcases the...

Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Jay will lead participants through the ornamental foreground in search of resident and migratory birds.
Appropriate hiking shoes and binoculars are strongly recommended.
Admission to the program is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. Meet near the bridge along the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Bird Walk 

Bird Walk 

Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Jay will lead participants...

Discover Cedar Hill Cemetery’s creative residents including its most distinguished artists, actors, and authors.
Learn about the noteworthy artist William Glackens, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Wallace Stevens, and legendary actress Katharine Hepburn. And meet lesser-known personalities such as actress Fern Andra and sculptor Frances Wadsworth.
Michael Albano leads this walking tour of the historic cemetery.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Arts & Letters 

Arts & Letters 

Discover Cedar Hill Cemetery’s creative residents including its most distinguished artists, actors, and authors.
Learn about...

Monuments attributed to James Batterson’s prolific granite company are scattered throughout Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Andrius Banevicius highlights some of the company’s most extraordinary work including the Colt, Heublein, and Keney memorials on this tour of the historic cemetery.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: A Monumental Man: The Art of James Batterson 

A Monumental Man: The Art of James Batterson 

Monuments attributed to James Batterson’s prolific granite company are scattered throughout Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Andrius...

Join arborist John Kehoe on this walk featuring Cedar Hill Cemetery’s rare and notable trees.
The tour, through the ornamental foreground and historic memorial sections, will highlight trees such as the beautiful European Weeping Beech, the unusual (for the Northeast) Umbrella Magnolia, and the Huss Hemlock named for a resident of Cedar Hill.
The Tree Walk is part of Connecticut Forest &amp; Park Association’s Trails Day Weekend. A nationwide initiative, Trails Day encourages the public to explore the great outdoors.
Admission to the program is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins near the greenhouse along the entrance drive. No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Tree Walk 

Tree Walk 

Join arborist John Kehoe on this walk featuring Cedar Hill Cemetery’s rare and notable trees.
The tour, through the ornamental...

Learn about Hartford in the Gilded Age, a time when the city saw extraordinary economic, industrial, and population growth.
The walking tour, led by Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, explores topics such as industrialization, immigration, materialism, and philanthropy.
Hear about the prominent Morgan and Goodwin families, Nook Farm residents John &amp; Isabella Hooker, German immigrant Cuno Helfricht 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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Hartford in the Gilded Age

Hartford in the Gilded Age

Learn about Hartford in the Gilded Age, a time when the city saw extraordinary economic, industrial, and population growth.
The...

Hear stories of planes, trains, and automobiles on this transportation-themed tour led by Bill MacDonnell.
Meet a famed barnstormer, pioneering train engineer, early 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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Hear stories of planes, trains, and automobiles on this transportation-themed tour led by Bill MacDonnell.
Meet a famed...

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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: The Streets of Hartford 

The Streets of Hartford 

Ever wondered how Hartford streets got their names?
Debbie Alter leads this tour highlighting Cedar Hill Cemetery residents...

While Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, is laid to rest in Elmira, New York, many of his Hartford companions and cohorts are interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Learn about Twain's life and his many Nook Farm friends, neighbors, and colleagues during this tour led by Steve Courtney.
Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Mark Twain House &amp; Museum members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Mark Twain's Companions & Cohorts

Mark Twain's Companions & Cohorts

While Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, is laid to rest in Elmira, New York, many of his Hartford companions and cohorts are...

Learn about the angelic figures that grace the landscape of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Connie Robinson will acquaint you with the Angels of Mercy, Life, Peace, and more on this tour of the historic cemetery.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Angels Among Us 

Angels Among Us 

Learn about the angelic figures that grace the landscape of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Connie Robinson will acquaint you with the...

Hear poignant stories of Civil War soldiers laid to rest at Cedar Hill on this new tour of the historic cemetery. 
Beverly Lucas will share the stories of men who died in service as well as those who made it safely home. The tour offers a moving glimpse into courage, loss, survival, and remembrance.
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 www.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.

Local Event: A Civil War Soldier 

A Civil War Soldier 

Hear poignant stories of Civil War soldiers laid to rest at Cedar Hill on this new tour of the historic cemetery. 
Beverly...

Enjoy an evening of music with The Midnight Anthem.
The country-inspired Americana group is made up of Catherine, Sophia and Grace...cousins by birth, but sisters at heart. Backed by a rhythm section, The Midnight Anthem will perform an entertaining blend of originals and popular tunes in a mix of country, folk, rock and Americana.
Performing together since 2021, The Midnight Anthem won the New England Music Award for Rising Star in Connecticut in 2023 and was nominated for Best Live Act in 2024.
Bring blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a night to remember. The concert will be held on the sprawling lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
This free event is made possible through the generous support of the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, N. A., Trustee.
(Rain Date: Friday, July 24, 6:00 pm)

Local Event: Music Among the Memorials

Music Among the Memorials

Enjoy an evening of music with The Midnight Anthem.
The country-inspired Americana group is made up of Catherine, Sophia and...

Discover the history and beauty of Cedar Hill Cemetery on this tour showcasing some of its most celebrated residents and renowned monuments.
Learn about General Griffin Stedman, John Pierpont Morgan, Katharine Hepburn and more. Participants will enjoy watching the sun set during the walk.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Sunset Notables 

Sunset Notables 

Discover the history and beauty of Cedar Hill Cemetery on this tour showcasing some of its most celebrated residents and...

Meet Cedar Hill’s ingenious inventors. Hear about Gallaudet’s airplane, Colt’s revolver, Gray’s pay telephone and more creative inventions.
Foundation Director Beverly Lucas leads this new tour of the historic cemetery.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: Patent Pending: Inventors of Cedar Hill

Patent Pending: Inventors of Cedar Hill

Meet Cedar Hill’s ingenious inventors. Hear about Gallaudet’s airplane, Colt’s revolver, Gray’s pay telephone and more creative...

Hear stories that sound like film scripts – leaving you to wonder who should star in the movie – a Communist spy, a runaway Prince, an infamous gambler, and more.
Wendi Vance leads this intriguing tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
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.

Local Event: The Plot Thickens 

The Plot Thickens 

Hear stories that sound like film scripts – leaving you to wonder who should star in the movie – a Communist spy, a runaway...

Join us for the romantic comedy, Adam’s Rib, starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy and Judy Holliday.
In this popular Hepburn-Tracy pairing, tensions mount when married lawyers find themselves on opposite sides of a high-profile court case.
Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite candy for a movie under the stars.
The movie will be shown on an outdoor screen on the sprawling lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums.No pets allowed, except for service animals.
(Rain Date: Thursday, August 27, 7:30 pm)

Local Event: Cinema at the Cemetery: Adam’s Rib

Cinema at the Cemetery: Adam’s Rib

Join us for the romantic comedy, Adam’s Rib, starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy and Judy Holliday.
In this popular...

Join Joe Lenoce of Connecticut Valley Mycological Society in search of mushrooms at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Joe will discuss the basic types of fungi, where to find them, and proper methods of collecting. Participants will then head out to search for mushrooms in the ornamental foreground.
The program concludes with Joe reviewing documentation resources while identifying any fungi collected.
Appropriate shoes and basket or paper bag for collecting recommended.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. Meet near the bridge along the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Mushroom Hunt 

Mushroom Hunt 

Join Joe Lenoce of Connecticut Valley Mycological Society in search of mushrooms at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Joe will discuss the...

Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the cemetery.
Teams of up to four people each compete in the hunt.
Once teams have collected all the clues, it’s time to solve the mystery. It’s a race to the finish, as prizes (and bragging rights) will be awarded to teams who solve the mystery the fastest.
Admission is $10.00/person. Advance reservations are required and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the...

Explore the night sky at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford.
Learn about telescopes and astronomy while viewing prominent objects such as the moon, globular clusters, planets, nebula, or galaxies.
Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The program will take place on the open lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Stargazing at Cedar Hill

Stargazing at Cedar Hill

Explore the night sky at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford.
Learn about telescopes and...

Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Andrius Banevicius discusses the art and architecture of these magnificent structures on this tour of the historic cemetery.
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 <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at Inwood Pond between Sections 2 and 10.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill 

Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill 

Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Andrius Banevicius discusses the art and...

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A Monumental Man: The Art of James Batterson

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The Streets of Hartford

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Angels Among Us

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A Civil War Soldier

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The Plot Thickens

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