Connecticut Gravestone Network

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 parking lot of Wolf Den Campgrounds, 147 Wolf Den Dr., Pomfret. We will hike about three miles in Mashamoquet Brook State Park visiting the grave of revolutionary war veteran, Stephen… Read more: Pomfret Historical Society Walk in Wolf Den Park, Oct 18

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 most popular event: The Antient Ghosts of Norwich which is an evening guided tour through the Colonial Burying Ground in Norwichtown.  Learn about Norwich history, legends, and spooky tales on… Read more: Antient Ghosts of Norwich tour Friday, October 24th, 2025

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 grounds and caring for them. So please join us and bring your questions. Ruthie Brown- CT Gravestone Network.  Saturday, November 8 – Gravestone Cleaning Workshop, 10 AM–12 PM at Memento Mori … Read more: Gravestone Cleaning Workshop in Nov & More Events at the Stanley-Whitman House

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 of the Connecticut Gravestone Network.  To register and learn more about these and other events like the Walking Tour of Memento Mori with a Revolutionary War Focus on September 20,… Read more: Upcoming Gravestone Cleaning & Walking Tours at the Stanley-Whitman, Oct 11, 2025

Learn more about history in New London! Living Among the Dead: Cedar Grove & the Rural Cemetery Movement Sun, Sep 28 This tour will explore Cedar Grove Cemetery while discussing its origins and development within the context of the Rural Cemetery Movement. The Gilded Age Residents of Cedar Grove Cemetery Sat, Oct 04   The… Read more: Upcoming Events at Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT