The Geneva Historical Society is now Historic Geneva. Same mission, new name.
Glenwood Cemetery Tour October 10
Geneva, N.Y.: This autumn, join Historic Geneva archivist Becky Chapin for a tour of the Soldiers Hill section of Glenwood Cemetery. This section includes the burial plots of a number of veterans and their families, including several African-American men who were important members of the community in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Located at 1000 Lochland Road, Glenwood is a beautiful example of a Victorian garden cemetery. It was planned and designed in 1872 on 50 acres of land by H. W. S. Cleveland (1814-1900), a longtime friend of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead. Beautiful monuments and interesting stories make Glenwood a fascinating place to visit.
The tour takes place rain or shine. Participants should meet at Soldiers' Hill in section 13, veering right past the chapel near the north entrance. Reservations are recommended but not required. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased in advance on the event page of the Historic Geneva website through 5 p.m. on October 9. Tickets will be available at the cemetery on the day of the tour with exact change or a check. Call Historic Geneva at 315-789-5151 with questions or for more information.
The Historic Geneva office is located at 543 South Main Street. Parking is available on the street or in the lot at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Historic Geneva, formerly the Geneva Historical Society, tells the stories of Geneva, New York at the Geneva History Museum, Rose Hill Mansion, and Johnston House, and online at historicgeneva.org.
In Brief
Event
Glenwood Cemetery Walking Tour
Date/Time
Sunday, October 10, 2021
2 p.m.
Tickets
$5 per person
Location
Glenwood Cemetery
1000 Lochland Road
Geneva, NY
