CGN has always been dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s old burying grounds and preserving their historic significance.
Welcome to the
CT Gravestone Network
CGN was founded in 1998 by Director Ruth Shapleigh-Brown via support by local Association for Gravestone Studies members. Dr. James Slater author of the book “The Colonial burying Grounds of Eastern Connecticut and the Men who made them” and the Connecticut State Archaeologist emeritus Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni.
More About Us
Providing a Resource
CGN provides a communication resource with an emphasis on promoting and encouraging public awareness and safe conservation. We also support those interested in all other aspects of gravestone studies.
We welcome all who have an interest in preserving history, gravestone art work & old epitaphs, and have respect for the importance of our old cemeteries.
Recent News
Our Latest News
CGN, Cemetery & Connecticut
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Pomfret Historical Society Walk in Wolf Den Park, Oct 18
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.: Revolutionary Remnants in Wolf Den Park. Walk led by Former Park Ranger, John Folsom. We will start at the visitors…
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Antient Ghosts of Norwich tour Friday, October 24th, 2025
The Norwich Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, protect and promote the rich history of Norwich, CT. Each year, the Norwich Historical Society hosts our…
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Gravestone Cleaning Workshop in Nov & More Events at the Stanley-Whitman House
There will be a Gravestone Cleaning Workshop in Nov. Although the weather maybe not be cooperative we’ll plan for an indoor presentation on old burying…
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Upcoming Gravestone Cleaning & Walking Tours at the Stanley-Whitman, Oct 11, 2025
Stanley-Whitman House invites the public to join us at Memento Mori Cemetery for a Gravestone Cleaning Workshops led by preservation expert Ruth Shapleigh-Brown, Executive Director…
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Upcoming Events at Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT
Learn more about history in New London! Living Among the Dead: Cedar Grove & the Rural Cemetery Movement Sun, Sep 28 This tour will explore…
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Upcoming Fall Events at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford 2025
Stories of the Gilded Age in Hartford, Lantern Tours and more. Upcoming Fall Events at the Cedar Hill Cemetery Fall 2025. For more information, view…