The New York City Department of Parks has announced that free tours of Hart Island will be offered twice a month starting November 21, 2023. Hart Island is located in the Long Island Sound just off the shore of the Bronx. It has been the
The Parma Hilton Historical Society (Monroe County) recently completed a successful cemetery restoration work project at the Hoosick Pioneer Cemetery on the corner of Manitou and Ridge. Volunteers fixed four headstones and did some leveling work. There will be more projects to work on in
The New York Chapter of Palatines to America is seeking to organize volunteer cemetery cleanings at places important to the history of German immigration. The group is seeking recommendations of small cemeteries (1 to 2 acres) or sections of larger cemeteries. All cleaning will be
Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx will offer a walking tour honoring World War I Veterans on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery is the final resting place of veterans and dependents of every conflict going back to the American Revolution. In honor of
Many towns across New York State will be offering walking tours of cemeteries during October. All month *Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Westchester County) will offer a “Washington Irving Walking Tour” on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 1 p.m. Meet the father of the American
