Cedar Hill's 2007 Tours and Events Season is over. We appreciate everyone who came out to support us and partake in the various events, including Jay Kaplan's Bird Walk, Ed Richardson's Tree Tour, Kandie Carle's Victorian Lady, Ruth Brown's Symbolism Tour, Grace Park Mitchell's Exceptional Women Tour, and Steve Courtney's Twain's Companians and Cohorts Tour. We also want to thank all our volunteers who contributed to making this year a success.
While the tours and events season is over, the Foundation is hosting Colt's Home for the Holidays: A Cedar Hill Affair at Armsmear on Saturday, December 1st from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets for this unique event are $125 per person and proceeds will support the restoration of the Colt memorial at Hartford's historic Cedar Hill Cemetery. We hope you will join us.
Again, thank you for another wonderful season, and we look forward to seeing you at Cedar Hill soon.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Haunted History Lantern Tour - CANCELED
It is with great disappointment that Cedar Hill has canceled this year's Haunted History Lantern Tour. We hope you will join us next year for the most anticipated Cedar Hill tour of the year.
Haunted History Lantern Tour Update
As of now, Cedar Hill's Haunted History Lantern Tour is still planned for this evening from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. However, due to the impending rain, the event may be canceled. A final decision about whether the event will be canceled or not will be made by 2:00pm. Return to our blog or visit www.cedarhillcemetery.org after 2:00pm for our official decision. Thank you!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Haunted History Lantern Tour - THIS Friday
Don't forget that Cedar Hill's Haunted History Lantern Tour is THIS Friday - 7:00pm until 9:00pm. Tickets will be available from 7:00pm until 8:30pm and are $5.00 for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members and $8.00 for nonmembers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join us for what promises to be a very "spirited" evening.
Monday, October 22, 2007
A Cedar Hill Affair at Armsmear
It's hard to believe the holidays are nearly upon us - again. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation is welcoming this holiday season with Colt's Home for the Holidays: A Cedar Hill Affair at Armsmear presented by UHY LLP. We invite you to join us for this unique opportunity to explore Samuel and Elizabeth Colt's historic home while it's decorated for the holidays in Victorian-era style. Rarely open to the public, guests will listen to live music in the Colt's formal living room, sit in Samuel Colt's study, view original photographs of the prominent Hartford family, and enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine and seasonal beverages.
Tickets are available for $125 per person, however, space is limited so reserve your tickets early. All proceeds will benefit Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and will be restricted for the purpose of restoring the Samuel and Elizabeth Colt Memorial at Hartford's historic Cedar Hill Cemetery. To reserve your tickets, contact Wendi Fralick at 860-956-3311, ext. 13.
UHY LLP is the presenting sponsor for Colt's Home for the Holidays. UHY Advisors, Inc. with 30 offices nationwide, including one in historic downtown Hartford, is the 13th largest Public Accounting firm in the country. UHY Advisors, Inc. provides tax and business consulting services through wholly owned subsidiary entities that operate under the name of "UHY Advisors." UHY Advisors, Inc., and its subsidiary entities have more than 1,300 professionals providing services from offices across the United States. UHY Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
This is sure to be an affair to remember and a wonderful way to start off your holiday season.
Tickets are available for $125 per person, however, space is limited so reserve your tickets early. All proceeds will benefit Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and will be restricted for the purpose of restoring the Samuel and Elizabeth Colt Memorial at Hartford's historic Cedar Hill Cemetery. To reserve your tickets, contact Wendi Fralick at 860-956-3311, ext. 13.
UHY LLP is the presenting sponsor for Colt's Home for the Holidays. UHY Advisors, Inc. with 30 offices nationwide, including one in historic downtown Hartford, is the 13th largest Public Accounting firm in the country. UHY Advisors, Inc. provides tax and business consulting services through wholly owned subsidiary entities that operate under the name of "UHY Advisors." UHY Advisors, Inc., and its subsidiary entities have more than 1,300 professionals providing services from offices across the United States. UHY Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
This is sure to be an affair to remember and a wonderful way to start off your holiday season.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Cedar Hill's Trees are Electric
The Foundation received a call this morning from one of its treasured supporters. He doesn't live in the immediate area but is planning his next visit. He wanted to know if Cedar Hill was in its full autumnal glory. As we talked about the beauty of Cedar Hill in the fall, he said, "The trees are electric. It's almost like they are plugged in." This was a wonderful way to describe the magnificent beauty of Cedar Hill's trees and landscape this time of year. We encourage you to come see this for yourself. With winter quickly approaching, the trees will soon be "unplugged."
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Cedar Hill's Haunted History Lantern Tour
With Halloween only two weeks away, children are securing their costumes while adults are securing the necessary candy to keep the spirited trick-or-treaters happy. Here are Cedar Hill Cemetery, we are getting ready for our own spirited event - the Haunted History Lantern Tour.
We invite you to join us Friday, October 26th for the only evening during the year that the Cemetery is open to the public after dark. Led by a tour guide, you will have the opportunity to meet General Griffin Stedman, Governor Morgan Bulkeley, and Samuel and Elizabeth Colt, among other notables.
Tickets go on sale at 7:00pm and are $5.00 for members and $8.00 for nonmembers. Tours will begin immediately thereafter. Each tour takes approximately 45 minutes and covers about three-quarters of a mile. Ticket sales will cease at 8:30pm so come early to be a part of this unique and spirited event at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Call Cedar Hill Cemetery at 860-956-3311 with any questions.
We invite you to join us Friday, October 26th for the only evening during the year that the Cemetery is open to the public after dark. Led by a tour guide, you will have the opportunity to meet General Griffin Stedman, Governor Morgan Bulkeley, and Samuel and Elizabeth Colt, among other notables.
Tickets go on sale at 7:00pm and are $5.00 for members and $8.00 for nonmembers. Tours will begin immediately thereafter. Each tour takes approximately 45 minutes and covers about three-quarters of a mile. Ticket sales will cease at 8:30pm so come early to be a part of this unique and spirited event at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Call Cedar Hill Cemetery at 860-956-3311 with any questions.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Cedar Hill Makes News Again
Have you seen today's Hartford Courant? In his article "He Shaped Hartford's Landscape: New Book Outlines Influence of Architect Jacob Weidenmann," staff writer Steve Grant writes about Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation's first publication, Jacob Weidenmann: Pioneer Landscape Architect.
Although he lived in Hartford for only 10 years, Weidenmann made significant contributions to Hartford's landscape. Mr. Grant mentions some of Weidenmann's commissions, including Cedar Hill Cemetery, Bushnell Park, the Butler-McCook House gardens, and the Retreat for the Insane - now the Institute for Living.
To purchase a signed copy of Jacob Weidenmann: Pioneer Landscape Architect, call 860-956-3311, ext. 13, or visit Cedar Hill Cemetery's offices in the Northam Chapel at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford.
Although he lived in Hartford for only 10 years, Weidenmann made significant contributions to Hartford's landscape. Mr. Grant mentions some of Weidenmann's commissions, including Cedar Hill Cemetery, Bushnell Park, the Butler-McCook House gardens, and the Retreat for the Insane - now the Institute for Living.
To purchase a signed copy of Jacob Weidenmann: Pioneer Landscape Architect, call 860-956-3311, ext. 13, or visit Cedar Hill Cemetery's offices in the Northam Chapel at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Positive Feedback Continues
We have received several positive comments about the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour, which took place on Saturday, September 8th. Several Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation supporters, including at least one of our Board members, participated in the tour and have commented on how wonderful the tour was and how glad they were that Cedar Hill Cemetery, one of Hartford's hidden treasures, could be a part of it.
As we mentioned in our September 10th posting, Cedar Hill Cemetery was mentioned in a Hartford Courant article about the Bicycle Tour when a participant was quoted as saying, "'I've lived in Hartford my whole life - 27 years - but there were things I saw that I never knew were here,' . . . adding that she was especially impressed with the area around Cedar Hill Cemetery."
The positive comments from this event continue to come to us. This morning, the Foundation received an email from one of the organizers of the event. He was writing to inform us that the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour had a post-tour de-briefing meeting during which time they watched video from the day of the event. In the video were short interviews with participants and one man who was interviewed said, "The route was great - and I now know I'm going to be buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery."
We are very proud of Cedar Hill Cemetery as a historic landmark, nature preserve, expansive arboretum, educational venue, and memorial park. It's easy to fall in love with what Cedar Hill has to offer. Whether you are looking for a final resting place or a peaceful place to walk, we welcome you to come visit us and see for yourself what makes Cedar Hill one of Hartford's hidden treasures.
As we mentioned in our September 10th posting, Cedar Hill Cemetery was mentioned in a Hartford Courant article about the Bicycle Tour when a participant was quoted as saying, "'I've lived in Hartford my whole life - 27 years - but there were things I saw that I never knew were here,' . . . adding that she was especially impressed with the area around Cedar Hill Cemetery."
The positive comments from this event continue to come to us. This morning, the Foundation received an email from one of the organizers of the event. He was writing to inform us that the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour had a post-tour de-briefing meeting during which time they watched video from the day of the event. In the video were short interviews with participants and one man who was interviewed said, "The route was great - and I now know I'm going to be buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery."
We are very proud of Cedar Hill Cemetery as a historic landmark, nature preserve, expansive arboretum, educational venue, and memorial park. It's easy to fall in love with what Cedar Hill has to offer. Whether you are looking for a final resting place or a peaceful place to walk, we welcome you to come visit us and see for yourself what makes Cedar Hill one of Hartford's hidden treasures.
Monday, October 1, 2007
October at Cedar Hill
If you haven't been to Cedar Hill Cemetery recently, now is the perfect time of year for a visit. Our expansive arboretum is celebrating the arrival of fall through its myriads of color, the animals are busy preparing for the approaching winter, and the crisp autumn aroma gently envelopes your senses. Walking through the grounds, take a moment to kick up the leaves and watch as they return to the ground with the utmost ease.
On Friday, October 26, Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation, with support of our 2007 Tours and Events Sponsor Aetna Foundation, will be hosting its Fourth Annual Haunted History Lantern Tour. Complete with tour guides, character actors, and hot chocolate and cookies, this is the only night during the year in which the Cemetery is open to the public. The event starts at 7:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm, however, tickets will only be sold until 8:30 pm. Last year, 330 people came to Cedar Hill to participate in this tour. Whether you have joined us in the past or are new to the Haunted History Lantern Tour, we hope you are able to join us this year. Tickets are $5.00 for members and $8.00 for nonmembers.
On Friday, October 26, Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation, with support of our 2007 Tours and Events Sponsor Aetna Foundation, will be hosting its Fourth Annual Haunted History Lantern Tour. Complete with tour guides, character actors, and hot chocolate and cookies, this is the only night during the year in which the Cemetery is open to the public. The event starts at 7:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm, however, tickets will only be sold until 8:30 pm. Last year, 330 people came to Cedar Hill to participate in this tour. Whether you have joined us in the past or are new to the Haunted History Lantern Tour, we hope you are able to join us this year. Tickets are $5.00 for members and $8.00 for nonmembers.
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