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May 2013

May, Wethersfield Farmers' Market!
Opening May 16, 2013 at The Solomon Welles House 220 Hartford Ave, Wethersfield. Every Thursdays from 3-6pm. NEW: Extended Hours every first & third Thursdays! 3-7pm. For more info visit wethersfieldfarmersmarket.com/.

May 11, Walking around Old Wethersfield
Walking tours of Old Wethersfield will be offered on Thursday, May 9th, Saturday 11th, Thursday July 18th and Saturday, July 20th. The Thursday tours will meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center at 200 Main Street at 6pm and the Saturday tours will meet at 10am. All tours leave from the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center front entrance. Tours are $5 for nonmembers and free to members and children under 16. Tours are cancelled if it rains. For more information on these tours or other events, please call the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or email the society at society@wethhist.org. Cost: $5.00 for nonmembers, free to members and children under 16. Phone: (860) 529-7656.

May 11, 1:30 p.m. Second Saturday Cinema
At the Wethersfield Public Library. Join us for a showing of George Steven's 1948 film "I Remember Mama", starring Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes and Oscar Homolka. The life of a Norwegian immigrant family in 1910 San Francisco centers around Mama and her detailed, pennywise household budget. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library.

May 12, 1 p.m. Class Schedule for Comstock, Ferre & Co
Take Mom to an introduction on growing roses. Christine Paul, rosarian and member of the Connecticut Rose Society, which meets at Elizabeth Park, will talk about how to grow and show roses. Roses get a bad rap- they are not as hard to grow as you may think! Come learn about sustainable roses. All classes are held on Sundays at our location at 263 Main Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut. Unless otherwise noted, classes are free of charge. We request that anyone planning to attend register in advance by calling at 860-571-6590 or emailing us at sales@comstockferre.com and providing your name and contact information. Please Note: Class schedule subject to change. Any changes in the schedule will be posted online and we will contact any individual who has registered using the contact information that has been provided. In case of inclement weather, please call 860-571-6590 to confirm whether the event will go forward.

May 14, 9:00 a.m. Cedar Hill Notables Tour
Admission: $5.00; CHCF & Let’s Go Arts Members: Free
Explore the lives and accomplishments of people who made significant contributions to Hartford and beyond in this introductory tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn about the discoverer of anesthesia and his tragic life, the woman behind the management of Colt’s Manufacturing, and the man who twice saved the country from bankruptcy during the tour. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

May 15, Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce 48th Annual Meeting and Dinner
Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce 48th Annual Meeting and Dinner. Open to all and held at the Wethersfield Country Club. To RSVP and for more details go to www.wethersfieldchamber.com.

May 16, Ancient Burying Ground Tours in Old Wethersfield
Our popular Burying Ground walks are back. Meet your guide in the parking lot of the First Church at 250 Main Street in Old Wethersfield. Tours will take place in Thursday May 16th, Saturday 18th, Thursday June 13th and Saturday June 15th. Thursday tours will begin at 1pm and Saturday tours will begin at 10am. For more information about these tours or any other events offered, please call the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or email us at society@wethhist.org. Cost: $5.00 for nonmembers, free for members and children under 16. Phone: (860) 529-7656. Event url: www.wethhist.org.

May 16, 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion with Denis Horgan
At the Wethersfield Public Library. Veteran journalist and author, Denis Horgan, well-known to Connecticut readers for his 25-years of columns for the Hartford Courant will speak about his new book," The Bangkok World" at the Wethersfield Library, Thursday May 16th at 7:00 p.m. The book is a memoir of his fascinating days as an Army officer during the war in Southeast Asia and as editor of the English-language newspaper of that name in Thailand. "The Bangkok World" recalls his amazing experiences as very young man caught up in the great swirls of overseas newspapering and the bitter conflicts that were going on it in those turbulent, formative times. His earlier books include: "Ninety-Eight Point Six ... and other stories," "The Dawn of Days" and "Flotsam: A Life in Debris." Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is suggested. Registration and Information: 860-257-2811 or library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

May 18, Ancient Burying Ground Tours in Old Wethersfield
Our popular Burying Ground walks are back. Meet your guide in the parking lot of the First Church at 250 Main Street in Old Wethersfield. Tours will take place in Thursday May 16th, Saturday 18th, Thursday June 13th and Saturday June 15th. Thursday tours will begin at 1pm and Saturday tours will begin at 10am. For more information about these tours or any other events offered, please call the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or email us at society@wethhist.org. Cost: $5.00 for nonmembers, free for members and children under 16. Phone: (860) 529-7656. Event url: www.wethhist.org.

May 19, 1 p.m. Class Schedule for Comstock, Ferre & Co
Keri Milne and Composting. All classes are held on Sundays at our location at 263 Main Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut. Unless otherwise noted, classes are free of charge. We request that anyone planning to attend register in advance by calling at 860-571-6590 or emailing us at sales@comstockferre.com and providing your name and contact information. Please Note: Class schedule subject to change. Any changes in the schedule will be posted online and we will contact any individual who has registered using the contact information that has been provided. In case of inclement weather, please call 860-571-6590 to confirm whether the event will go forward.

May 22, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Caravaggio: A Revolution in Painting
Alexandra Onuf Art History Professor at U. of Hartford Art School
This lecture coincides with the exhibition “Burst of Light: Caravaggio and His Legacy” at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford (March 6-June 16, 1013), which attendees are encouraged to attend to see some of these works first-hand. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) revolutionized painting in Baroque Rome. Famed for his extraordinary realism and exaggerated use of light and shadows, Caravaggio produced scenes of shocking violence, agonizing tragedy, and quiet sorrow that blurred the boundary between the real world and painted illusion. His pictures established a new language for art that communicated intense drama and immediacy. In this lecture, we will explore what made Caravaggio’s style so innovative, with its hallmark chiaroscuro and masterful staging. We will survey the evolution of Caravaggio’s work from his early genre scenes to the profound religious paintings he did later in his career. Though short-lived, Caravaggio left an indelible mark on generations of painters who followed in his wake. Join us mid-week for lively Q & A discussion after each lecture and enjoy the refreshments. Admission is suggested $5 donation to support this Lecture Series. At Wethesfield Academy for the Arts 431 HartfordAve, Wethersfield, CT 860-436-9857 wethersfieldarts.org.

May 21, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Movie
At the Wethersfield Public Library. Join us Tuesday for a free showing of the 2012 documentary film "Searching for Sugar Man" starring musician Sixto Rodriguez.Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some drug references. Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. Registration and Information: 860-257-2811 or library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

May 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Memorial Day Parade in Old Wethersfield, War Encampment, and more!
Wethersfield Historical Society Memorial Day Celebration Saturday, May 25, 2013. At Keeney Memorial Cultural Center 200 Main Street, Wethersfield. From 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free admission, free parking. Celebrate a traditional Memorial Day in the heart of Old Wethersfield! Revolutionary War reenactors and horses from the Second Continental Light Dragoons, Sheldon’s Horse (founded in Wethersfield in 1776) and Doughty’s Artillery will be encamped at the Keeney Center on Saturday morning, May 26th. They will participate in the Town’s time-honored Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m. and then return to the grounds of the Keeney Center. While Sheldon’s Horse patrols the town and presents mounted and dismounted military demonstrations, Doughty’s Artillery will fire the cannon in salute of all of Wethersfield’s veterans, and will later conduct artillery demonstrations and children’s drills. The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center will be open free of charge for visitors to enjoy the historical exhibits, including Love Letters and Uniforms: Wethersfield During the Civil War, the award-winning Legendary People, Ordinary Lives, and a special exhibit in honor of all of the Wethersfield Veterans who have served our country for the past 379 years. The historical society’s Hurlbut-Dunham House next to the Keeney Center will also be open for free tours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Don’t miss the charming shops and restaurants along Main Street! For more information, visit www.wethhist.org or call (860) 529-7656. Our 2013 Memorial Day Celebration is made possible in part by support from the Robert Allan Keeney Memorial Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

May 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2013 Heirloom Festival
Join Comstock Ferre & Co for their 2013 Heirloom Festival. The free annual festival features speakers, including Scott Cheskey, Wiliam Woys Weaver, Lawrence Davis Hollander, James Weaver, Dr. Marie Mammone, and Analiese Paik ; music, including Shoregrass, Poor Old Shine and The Please and Thank You String Band; vintage crafters, children's entertainment, vendors, our own heirloom seedlings and more. The festival runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, rain or shine.

June 2013

June 1, 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Tree Buffs Tour - Connecticut Trails Day 2013
Free for all
Tree experts Ed Richardson and John Kehoe lead this 3-mile walk featuring Cedar Hill’s rural landscape design, rare and notable trees, and a smattering of notable memorials. Visitors will walk through the ornamental foreground, historic memorial sections, and selected newer sections. This slow-paced walk includes several stops. Wear appropriate walking shoes, bring water and pack a bag lunch for a Hillside picnic. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

June 2, 11:00 a.m. 12th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk
At Standish Park in Old Wethersfield Fun for the entire family! Jr. High School Competition Pre-Registration $10 - Postmarked by May 29th. Race Day Registration: $15. Children 10 and under: $5. For Information or Volunteer Opportunities contact Barbara at 860-257-3560 or visit KeaneFoundation.org.

June 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wethersfield House Tour: Renovation and Restoration
Wethersfield Historical Society is proud to host our House Tour once again in 2013 where eight architectural gems that have undergone renovation and restoration will be on display for the public to enjoy. For more information, please call us at 860.529.7656 or email us at society@wethhist.org.

June 8, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Griswoldville Chapel will be hosting "Griswoldville Days"
Come learn about the Griwoldville Chapel History, take a tour-- Historic Mill Tour offered, Learn about the 4-H Club. Learn about the link between Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Company 2 and the Chapel. This is sponsored by the Griswoldville Eclesiastical Society which has recently celebrated its 140th Anniversary. The Chapel was built in 1872. Visit our Facebook page.

June 13, Ancient Burying Ground Tours in Old Wethersfield
Our popular Burying Ground walks are back. Meet your guide in the parking lot of the First Church at 250 Main Street in Old Wethersfield. Tours will take place in Thursday May 16th, Saturday 18th, Thursday June 13th and Saturday June 15th. Thursday tours will begin at 1pm and Saturday tours will begin at 10am. For more information about these tours or any other events offered, please call the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or email us at society@wethhist.org. Cost: $5.00 for nonmembers, free for members and children under 16. Phone: (860) 529-7656. Event url: www.wethhist.org.

June 15, 10:00 a.m. Lest We Forget: Infectious Diseases from 1850-1918
Admission: $5.00; CHCF and Let’s Go Arts Members: Free
Cholera infantum, the bloody flux, ague, putrid fever, filth disease, consumption; and the treatments sometimes sounded just as scary. Evelyn Bollert leads a walking tour that explores the fearsome infectious diseases that afflicted Cedar Hill families as germ theory slowly supplanted the miasmas theory of disease. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

June 15, Ancient Burying Ground Tours in Old Wethersfield
Our popular Burying Ground walks are back. Meet your guide in the parking lot of the First Church at 250 Main Street in Old Wethersfield. Tours will take place in Thursday May 16th, Saturday 18th, Thursday June 13th and Saturday June 15th. Thursday tours will begin at 1pm and Saturday tours will begin at 10am. For more information about these tours or any other events offered, please call the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or email us at society@wethhist.org. Cost: $5.00 for nonmembers, free for members and children under 16. Phone: (860) 529-7656. Event url: www.wethhist.org.

June 23, 4:00 p.m. The Raleigh Ringers
The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble from Raleigh, North Carolina, now in its 24th performance season, will present a concert on Sunday, June 23 at Wethersfield High School. The concert begins at 4:00 p.m. under the direction of David M. Harris, and will include a variety of music. The performance will also include original handbell compositions and, of course, the group's trademark classic Rock n' Roll selections. Tickets are now available by contacting the Ministry of Music at 860.529.1575, ext. 209 or music@firstchurch.org. Tickets: $18/advance purchase, $20/at the door, $15/each for groups 10+. Event Location: Wethersfield High School 411 Wolcott Hill Road Wethersfield, CT 006109. Org Info: First Church of Christ 250 Main Street Wethersfield, CT 06109 860-529-1575, ext. 209.

June 22, 10:00 a.m. Cedar Hill Butterfly Hunt
Free for All
Hunt for butterflies with Roy Zartarian and the Connecticut Butterfly Association. Cedar Hill supports a significant butterfly population, with nearly 20 species spotted here. And with a half dozen Hackberry trees on the property, the tour may provide sightings of the illusive Hackberry Emperor. Appropriate hiking shoes, long pants and bug repellent are recommended. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

June 29, 10:00 a.m. – noon. Photography Workshop
Admission: $25.00; CHCF and Let’s GO Arts Members: $20.00
Join professional photographer Craig Norton for this inspiring workshop for all ages, cameras and skill levels. The workshop will begin with a short lesson on useful camera settings and how they affect your photos. Then the class will wander Cedar Hill to practice new found skills and learn about composition and how to take interesting photos. Workshop size is limited. Please call (860) 956-3311 to reserve your spot. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

July 2013

July, Wethersfield Academy for the Arts Workshops
Still Life in Oils 10-Day Workshop by Christina Mastrangelo July 1-12. Summer Plein Air from Ground Up Workshop by Ray Hassard July 29 - Aug. 1st. More information on workshops at: wethersfieldarts.org. Wethersfield Academy for the Arts 431 Hartford Ave.

July 13, 10:00 a.m. More Tales from the Civil War
Admission: $5.00; CHCF and Let’s Go Arts Members: Free 
Cedar Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 175 soldiers who fought in the War Between the States. Hartford Civil War researcher Mary Falvey returns to share more stories about the lives and war experiences of some of Cedar Hill Civil War veterans and their families and loved ones. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

July 18, Walking around Old Wethersfield
Walking tours of Old Wethersfield will be offered on Thursday, May 9th, Saturday 11th, Thursday July 18th and Saturday, July 20th. The Thursday tours will meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center at 200 Main Street at 6pm and the Saturday tours will meet at 10am. All tours leave from the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center front entrance. Tours are $5 for nonmembers and free to members and children under 16. Tours are cancelled if it rains. For more information on these tours or other events, please call the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or email the society at society@wethhist.org. Cost: $5.00 for nonmembers, free to members and children under 16. Phone: (860) 529-7656.

July 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Art of Mediumship
Admission: $15.00; CHCF and Let’s Go Arts Members: $10.00
Elaine Kuzmeskus, nationally recognized Spiritualist medium and Director of the New England School of Metaphysics, will discuss the art of mediumship and the nuances of communicating with spirits. Her presentation will be followed by a gallery reading, providing personal messages for randomly selected members of the audience. Seating is limited. Please call (860) 956-3311 for reservations. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

July 20, Walking around Old Wethersfield
Walking tours of Old Wethersfield will be offered on Thursday, May 9th, Saturday 11th, Thursday July 18th and Saturday, July 20th. The Thursday tours will meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center at 200 Main Street at 6pm and the Saturday tours will meet at 10am. All tours leave from the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center front entrance. Tours are $5 for nonmembers and free to members and children under 16. Tours are cancelled if it rains. For more information on these tours or other events, please call the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or email the society at society@wethhist.org. Cost: $5.00 for nonmembers, free to members and children under 16. Phone: (860) 529-7656.

July 20 10:00 a.m. Barnstormers & Aviators at Cedar Hill
Admission: $5.00; CHCF, Let’s Go Arts and New England Air Museum Members: Free
Learn about Connecticut’s role in aviation history through the stories of noted stunt flyers, aviation innovators and early supporters of winged flight. Tales of daring pioneers, from Charles K. Hamilton to Edson Gallaudet and Mary Jenson, will delight and amaze. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

July 26, 6:00 p.m. Music Among the Memorials
Rain Date: Saturday, July 27, 6:00 pm
Free for All
Enjoy an evening of music at Cedar Hill’s Music Among the Memorials featuring Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem. Surrounded by Cedar Hill’s stunning memorial grounds, the evening air will fill with a delightful mix of bluegrass, funk gospel, blues, swing and folk-pop. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinners for an evening to remember. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

July 27, 10:00 a.m. The American Civil War as Seen by Mark Twain
Admission: $5.00; CHCF, Let’s Go Arts and Mark Twain House & Museum Members: Free
While Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, is laid to rest in Elmira, New York, his legacy remains alive and well through his historical life and relationships in Hartford. Join author and historian Steve Courtney as we explore the Civil War through the eyes of Twain and tour the resting places of his Hartford friends and counterparts who played significant roles in the American Civil War. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

August 2013

Aug. 10, 10:00 a.m. Symbols in Stone
Admission: $5.00; CHCF and Let’s Go Arts Members: Free
Need help decoding symbols such as scales, broken columns or lambs found on gravestones? Ruth Shapleigh-Brown, Director of the Connecticut Gravestone Network, will discuss the origins, social trends, meanings and customs that influenced mortuary iconography during this informative tour of Cedar Hill. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cedar Hill Sunset Tour
Admission: $5.00; CHCF and Let’s Go Arts Members: Free
Join Foundation Director Beverly Lucas for a tour through the cemetery’s historic memorial grounds highlighting some of Cedar Hill’s most notable residents and monuments. Participants will enjoy watching the sun set over Cedar Mountain during the walk. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Hill Movie Night: Featuring Katharine Hepburn in Woman of the Year
Rain Date: Saturday, August 24, 7:30 pm
Admission: $5.00; CHCF Members and Let’s Go Arts Members: Free
Bring a blanket and your favorite candy for a movie under the stars at Cedar Hill! Enjoy Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in Woman of the Year (1942). Rival reporters Sam and Tess fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when Sam comes to resent Tess’ hectic lifestyle in this romantic comedy. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

Aug. 31, 10:00 a.m. Mushroom Walk
Admission: $5.00; CHCF and Let’s Go Arts Members: Free
Join Joe Lenoce of Connecticut Valley Mycological Society in search of mushrooms at Cedar Hill. During this educational hunt, Joe will discuss the basic types of fungi, where to find them and proper methods of collecting. After the walk, he will review identification resources while identifying any fungi collected. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

September 2013

Sept. 7, 10:00 a.m. Cedar Hill’s 6th Annual Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Admission: $5.00 per person
Help us solve the latest Cedar Hill mystery! Teams of up to four people each compete to find and follow clues throughout the memorial grounds. Once teams have collected all their clues, it’s time to solve the mystery. It’s a race to the finish, as prizes will be awarded to teams who solve the mystery the fastest. Reservations are required. Please call 860-956-3311 to reserve a spot for your team today. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

Sept. 21, 10:00 a.m. The Streets of Hartford
Admission: $5.00; CHCF and Let’s Go Arts Members: Free
Ever wondered how Hartford streets got their names? Patrick Haggerty will lead this fascinating tour highlighting Cedar Hill residents for whom the capitol city streets were named. From Brainard Road to Jewell Street and Fairfield Avenue, learn about the people who have been immortalized on the streets of Hartford. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

Sept. 28, 10:00 a.m. Wethersfield Notables at Cedar Hill
Admission: $5.00; CHCF, Let’s Go Arts and Wethersfield Historical Society Members: Free
Melissa Josefiak, former Assistant Director at Wethersfield Historical Society, will lead this tour highlighting some of Wethersfield’s notable personages who now reside at Cedar Hill. Featured residents include Silas Robbins, John Morris and William Willard. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

October 2013

Oct. 5, 7:00 a.m. Autumn Bird Walk
Free for All
Join Joan Morrison, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Trinity College, for an autumn bird walk at Cedar Hill. Professor Morrison will discuss her work studying urban birds and their habitats during this search for Cedar Hill’s feathered population. Appropriate hiking shoes, water and binoculars are strongly recommended. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

Oct. 25, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cedar Hill’s Haunted History Lantern Tour
Admission: $12.00
The Friday before Halloween brings Cedar Hill’s Haunted History Lantern Tour! Join us for the only night the Cemetery is open to the public after dark. Led by lantern light, attendees will visit the final resting places of some of Cedar Hill’s notable and not-so-notable residents. Character actors will share their true-yet-darker-tales. To ensure your participation in this tour, reservations are required for specific time slots. Book your reservations early by calling 860-956-3311. Please note: This tour may NOT be suitable for children under 13. Wear appropriate walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Refreshments are available for purchase. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Phone: 860-956-3311 / Fax: 860-956-3997 /cedarhillfoundation.org. Contact: Foundation Director Beverly Lucas, blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org.

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