Tombstones Tour of Oak Hill Cemetery, September 27th & 28th

September 25, 2008

When: Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: 1 Brown St, Newburyport MA

A tour of Newburyport’s Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the featured events in this weekend’s 2008 Sails & Trails Weekend, organized by the Essex National Heritage Commission to celebrate the historic, cultural and natural treasures of the Essex National Heritage Area.

Oak Hill Cemetery, consecrated in 1842, has deep connections to Newburyport’s historical past and contains the grave sites of many Newburyport notables including authors, newspaper editors, librarians, and benefactors.

This “Tiptoe Through The Tombstones” informative stroll of the Oak Hill Cemetery will provide you with a fascinating and informative overview of the history of the cemetery and some of the more notable individuals who are buried there.

Learn about sea captains, writers, mayors, and the builder of the ship “The Flying Cloud”. Visit the grave of sea captain who William Lloyd Garrison tried to convict as a slave trader, say hello to nationally known artists, and hear about Newburyport’s well known photographers.

Come and learn about notable people in Newburyport’s fascinating history.

Event Length: 90 minutes

Directions:

1 Brown St, Newburyport MA 01950.

Rte 95 to Exit 57 (Rte 113 E/High St). Follow Rte 113/High St. for about 2.5 mi to the intersection of High and State St. Turn right onto State St. Take first left onto Brown St (no sign), and bear right.