Dartmouth Cemetery Tours

Halloween is just around the corner… what better time of year for a walk through one of the most historic graveyards in the entire Upper Valley?  Join Ilana Grallert from Rauner Library for an informative stroll. We will meet at the entrance to the Dartmouth Cemetery behind the Class of 1953 Commons.  The walk will take place rain or shine, so come prepared. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear, since some segments of the walk are somewhat steep.

Ilana will cover the highlights of an area that, although it is right on the edge of campus, remains unexplored by many.  Come and discover gravestones, tombs and crypts from the 18th century that, although the inscriptions are largely obliterated, remain hauntingly beautiful. We will visit with students, now long dead, from Dartmouth’s earliest years, familiar figures from Upper Valley history, and even the victim of a notorious murder that captured the headlines for weeks in the 19th century.

Register now, as space is limited to 9 people. The tour will run about an hour. In the event of extreme weather, a rain date will be scheduled. We hope to see you there.

Registration: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1We0dtMpf5RMB3V8H463O_tBoxjXO2T_yKEpVxjATw7I/edit?usp=sharing

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