WNPR Highlights Cedar Hill

As one of Connecticut's most prominent burial grounds and Hartford's historical attractions, WNPR's Catie Talarski spoke with Cedar Hill's historian Irene McHugh about the history and people that make Cedar Hill Cemetery so impressive. To see pictures from Catie's visit and to hear her interview with Irene about such residents as J.P Morgan, Samuel and Elizabeth Colt and Yung Wing, visit http://www.cpbn.org/cedar-hill-shadows-come-life.

MetroHartford Alliance Resurrects the DeLorean

Remember Back to the Future - the movie that made the DeLorean infamous by transforming it into a time machine? Well, the MetroHartford Alliance brought the DeLorean back on Monday, February 25 during their annual celebration at The Bushnell. With the theme "Look to the Future," the event included a video montage of Hartford in the future as well as MetroHartford Alliance President and CEO Oz Greibel driving on stage in a vintage DeLorean.

The event brought together more than 300 people representing companies from throughout Greater Hartford. In addition to being an overwhelmingly sucessful event, Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation's Director of Development Wendi Fralick managed to make her way into the DeLorean. It's hard to believe that this car, which was made famous in the 1980s, is now an historical icon.

Save the Date - May 3, 2008

Mark May 3, 2008 on your calendars and join us for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation's 2nd Annual Run for the Roses at The Hartford Golf Club. In addition to watching the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby aired live from Churchill Downs, guests will enjoy hors-d'oeuvres, cocktails, dinner, live music and a silent auction.

Joe D'Ambrosio, WTIC radio personality and voice of the UConn Huskies, will be returning as emcee.

Tickets are available for $125 per person. Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members are invited to take advantage of a members-only, early-bird special. Through Friday, April 4th, members can purchase tickets for $100 each.

All proceeds support Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation's mission to preserve and protect the art, history and natural resources of Hartford's historic Cedar Hill Cemetery in perpetuity.

For more information, contact Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation at 860-956-3311. We look forward to seeing you for the festivities!

Mark Your Calendars Now!

Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation is in the midst of planning its 2008 Tours & Events Season. We are excited to announce that we will be launching the season with our 2nd Annual Run for the Roses fundraiser which will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at The Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford starting at 4:30 pm. Proceeds from this event support the mission and vision of Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation.

From the Run for the Roses through October there will be a plethora of tours and events to partake in at Cedar Hill. On Saturday, May 10, for instance, join author Rudy Favretti as he explains the components of the American rural cemetery movement and Jacob Weidenmann’s interpretation of it at Cedar Hill. During this hour-long tour, attendees will learn about Cedar Hill's exquisite landscape. Other events in May include a bird walk with Jay Kaplan on Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 am, Cedar Hill's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 24 beginning at 10:00 am, and a Notable Tree Tour with Ed Richardson on Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 am.

Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation's complete 2008 Tours and Events calendar will be available in March. For tour and event information including fees, visit Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation's blog often and visit Cedar Hill Cemetery & Foundation's website at http://www.cedarhillcemetery.org/ We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.