Gravestone Workshop at Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground

Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground dates to around 1640. Between that year and the early 1800s, an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 people were laid to rest there, including many notable founders of Connecticut. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s.

Join us for this unique, hands-on workshop, where we'll hear from Ruth Shapleigh Brown of the CT Gravestone Network about preserving colonial gravestones and interpreting their history. We'll learn about how the symbolism and iconography changed over time and how to interpret spelling and language.

Finally, we'll watch a demonstration on how to gently clean gravestones, along with tips and tricks on how to photograph them. Training and cleaning materials supplied.

EVENT FEE:

$17.00 (MUST BE PAID ON MEETUP with your RSVP) - this fee covers the cost of our workshop, PayPal fees, and Meetup expenses.

NO WAITING LIST:

Meetup does not allow waiting lists for paid events, so if we run out of room we'll send an e-mail notification if/when spots open up. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

PARKING:

Metered on-street parking is available on Main Street and Gold Street. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. Garage parking is available on Pearl Street.

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We hope you can join us for this unique and educational experience!