Fort Hill Cemetery

Walking Tour

About the Program

Some of America’s most influential thinkers and innovators are buried in Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, NY. Harriet Tubman, William Seward, Theodore Case, Thomas Mott Osborne, and so many others who rest within the cemetery defined our nation’s history. But their stories are not the only ones worth telling! Even the tombstones themselves can tell the stories of those who inhabit their graves. Join guides from the Cayuga Museum of History and Art each Saturday in October and become an expert in identifying the common symbols on graves and their hidden meanings while you explore the history of Fort Hill Cemetery, learning more about the people buried here.

UPDATE: Please note that the tour for October 19 is near capacity and we will only accept attendance from tour attendees who make a reservation beforehand. No walk-ins permitted for this date. Please book your spot by 10 AM October 19 to get a spot on this tour!

Meeting Point

Bradley Chapel Cemetery Entrance
19 Fort St.
Auburn, NY 13021

Tour Schedules

Saturday, October 5
3:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday, October 12 (RESERVATION ONLY!)
3:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday, October 19 (RESERVATION ONLY!)
3:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday, October 26
3:00 – 5:00 PM

Reservations

To reserve a spot, click one of the buttons below, then select the date of your tour and the number of attendees. We will not be capping capacity, but please be aware that parking at Fort Hill is limited, and you may need to park on the nearby streets.

$20 General Admission
$15 Cayuga Museum Members
General Admission Registration ($20)Cayuga Museum Member Registration ($15)

Fort Hill Cemetery Map

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Contact Information

Geoffrey Starks

e. geoffrey@cayugamuseum.org
p. (315) 253 – 8051