Tours and Exhibits

2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Walking tour of Mount Olivet Cemetery focusing on the history of Mount Olivet Cemetery, the history of Maspeth, and the history of some of the former business people of the area who are interred at Mount Olivet.

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 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.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Civil War Veterans Monument Dedications by the Sons of Union Veterans starting at 10:30, and a Civil War Relic Display, 10:00-1:00 P.M. at the main office off Grand Avenue. For information contact George Weinmann at 917-832-9999. FREE

June 1-15 , 2010

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. Hand-out on falg etiquette. FREE

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Walking tour of Mount Olivet Cemetery focusing on the "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.