Two New York historical associations will be presenting programs on local cemeteries this week.
The Clarksville Historical Society will present a program on the Albany Rural Cemetery on Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Clarksville Community Church. The presenter, Mark Bodnar, is the president of the Albany Rural Cemetery. He will discuss the history of the cemetery and give a pictorial virtual tour of many prominent people buried there, including President Chester A. Arthur.
The program is free and open to the public.
The Croton Friends of History will present a program on “Bethel Cemetery and Croton’s Lost Cemeteries” on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Croton Free Library. Learn about the history of the Bethel Cemetery, Croton’s Lost Quaker Burying Ground and the Van Cortlandt family cemetery.
Check out our link to local New York cemeteries at: https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/localcemeteries/
