This was the city's only cemetery until 1803. Still public property, it forms a green oasis in middle downtown Hartford. The oldest gravestone dates from 1663. Buried here are many of the city's early founders. The cemetery is on the north and west sides of the 1807 Center Church, which traces its history to a meetinghouse established in 1636. The church on Main St. contains six Tiffany windows that depict religious events. Tours of the church are available by appointment Cemetery open daily, dawn till dusk.
Location:
60 Gold St., Hartford Connecticut 06103
Telephone
860-249-5631
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(New Haven) Amistad Memorial
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Old Mystic) B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
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03/08 Coming to The Hartford area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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