Tours and Exhibits

 

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Walking tour of Mount Olivet Cemetery focusing on the history of Maspeth and of Mount Olivet Cemetery. Tour led by David Gigler, Superintendent. 1-3 P.M.

Includes a handout, and refreshments at the conclusion of the tour.

A $5.00 donation will be requested which will benefit the programs of the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society which is co-sponsoring this event.

For information call Mount Olivet Cenetery at 718-326-1777. There are no raindates for walking tours.


May 27-June 13, 2008

Grave flags for veterans interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery will be available at the office for the first 200 families who visit. Historical information will be requested that will be added to our Veterans Archive. Families should visit the office 9:00-3:30, Monday-Friday, 65-40 Grand Avenue. Free hand-out on flag etiquette.


Saturday, September 13, 2008

Walking tour of Mount Olivet Cemetery focusing on "Symbolism on Monuments." Tour led by David Gigler, Superintendent. 1-3 P.M.

Learn about the symbolism used in monument design from 1850-present.

Includes a handout and refreshments at the conclusion of the tour.

A $5.00 donation for this event will be requested to benefit the programs of the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society which is co-sponsoring this event.

For information call Mount Olivet Cemetery at 718-326-1777. There are no raindates for walking tours.