Tour of the Antientist Burial Ground – The African American Connection

11 Hempstead Street,New London CT 06320

26 September, 2021

Description

Tour one of New England’s earliest graveyards, with a special focus on those of African descent who are buried there. Join us for a walking tour of one of New England’s earliest graveyards. This unique tour will focus on notable New Londoners and those of African descent who are buried there. Meet your guides from the Hempsted Houses and the New London NAACP at the burying ground at the top of Hempstead Street at 2pm. Attendees are invited to volunteer with the CT Historic Cemetery to tidy the cemetery after the tour. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the Hempsted Houses and the NAACP. Registration is required; same-day registration is allowed only if the event has not reached capacity. In order to protect the health of our staff, visitors, and community, all visitors must wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For more information, contact [email protected] or 860.443.7949.