Strolling through History: Hallowell Cemetery Tour

with Robert McIntire and Deb Fahy from Vision Hallowell and Historic Hallowell Committee

Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 AM

Estimated duration: One hour

Spend a history-packed morning touring the historic Hallowell Cemetery. The cemetery opened its gates in 1800. Until that time those that passed in The Hook were buried in family plots around town. As the city grew, the decision was made to relocate the remains of the earliest European settlers to an area known as Hinckley Plain. The only neighbors at the time were the patrons of the Norcross Tavern who were apparently unfazed by the new transplants. This Jane’s Walk event is based on the popular tour conducted in the past by City Historian Sam Webber.

Accessibility: The route is on the gravel drives of the cemetery - all on level ground. Parking available on Water Street.

Starting point: Civil War Monument in Hallowell Cemetery

Ending point: The Dog Fountain in Hallowell Cemetery

For questions about this walk, please email janeswalkme@gmail.com.