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Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Offers Gilded Age Walking Tour

Arts and Entertainment

September 17, 2025

From: Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation

Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00 am for the guided tour, Hartford in the Gilded Age.

Learn about Hartford in the late 19th century, a time when the capitol city saw extraordinary economic, industrial, and population growth. 

The walking tour, led by Karin Peterson, explores topics such as industrialization, immigration, materialism, and philanthropy.

Admission is $10.00; Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Members Free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.  

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.

No pets allowed, except for service animals.