Connecticut History Explorers

This early 18th-century cemetery is situated on seven acres on the shore of Lake Wamgumbaug. Headstones date from as early as 1718. Earlier stones may exist but are unreadable due to weathering.

Located at the cemetery entrance is The Captain Nathan Hale Monument - a 45-foot obelisk built in 1846 in honor of Hale, the Revolutionary War hero, who was born in Coventry. It was one of the first war memorials to be built in the United States. His body was never recovered after his execution, but some members of his family, including his sisters and brother, are buried at the cemetery.

Just us for a PRIVATE TOUR, led by Town Historian John Holmy, of this historic cemetery. We'll learn about gravestone carvers, Puritan burial practices, and notable Coventry citizens buried in the cemetery.

EVENT FEE:

$8.00 (MUST BE PAID ON MEETUP with your RSVP) - this fee covers the cost of our tour, our raffle prize, PayPal fees and Meetup expenses.

RAFFLE PRIZE:

Everyone who attends will get a raffle ticket. At the start of our event we'll raffle off a SPECIAL PRIZE to one participant! Winner must be present to claim their prize.

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:

Please park at 124 Lake Street, next to the cemetery. Please do not park in the cemetery itself. More detailed information will be sent to attendees before the event.

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We hope you can join us for this fun and educational tour!