Wide Awake in Sleepy Hollow - Cemetery Tour

Concord, US

Highlights

  • Explore the notable Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
  • Learn about the fascinating lives of historical figures
  • Visit the gravesites of famous authors
  • Discover the stories of powerful women and abolitionists
  • Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Concord

Meeting Point

We will meet at the gates of the New Hill Burial Ground Entrance to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. (Bedford Street, Concord, MA 01742) Look for the lanterns and a spooky guide... Your guide will greet you at the front of small bridge to Chamberlin Park.

Meeting point

Bedford St, Concord, MA 01742 , United States

End point

End Point

We will meet at the gates of the New Hill Burial Ground Entrance to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. (Bedford Street, Concord, MA 01742) Look for the lanterns and a spooky guide... Your guide will greet you at the front of small bridge to Chamberlin Park.

Meeting point

Bedford St, Concord, MA 01742 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Stop 1 – Introduction to Sleepy Hollow – Rural Landscape History, New Hill Burial Ground Stop 2 – Grave of Anne Rainsford French Bush – Automotive/License History Stop 3 – Graves of Hoar Family – Abolitionism, Environmentalism, Political Work Stop 4 – Melvin Memorial – Civil War Soldiers, Civil War History, Sculpture/Art History Stop 5 – Henry David Thoreau – Author’s Ridge – Literary, Personal, Environmental History / Stories, Transcendentalism Stop 6 – Nathaniel Hawthorne- Author’s Ridge – Literary, Personal Stories, Gothic Literature Stop 7 – Louisa May Alcott and Alcott Family – Author’s Ridge – Civil War, Literary and Women’s History Stop 8 – Ralph Waldo Emerson – Author’s Ridge - Transcendentalism Foundations, Literary and Personal History/Stories Stop 9 – Daniel Chester French – Art History, Sculptures Stop 10 – Franklin Benjamin Sanborn – Abolitionism, John Brown, Literary Connections, Authors Stop 11 – Concluding Thoughts and Honorable Mentions

Duration 120 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Hand sanitiser available to participants and staff

What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable walking shoes.
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    Visit nearby Concord Market for snacks.
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    Check out the Old North Bridge afterward.
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    Explore the historical sites in Concord.
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    Bring a camera for stunning photos!

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