Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT Open Daily during the season from May - Nov and for special events & programs. We celebrate the relationships and diversity of the people interred here.

The Ancient Burying Ground Association conserves and promotes this historic burial ground.

Thursday! Free! Join us for our Annual Meeting & Lecture.
06/23/2026

Thursday! Free! Join us for our Annual Meeting & Lecture.

Another successful cleaning day, thank you volunteers!!! We’ve cleaned over 50 stones this season.
06/20/2026

Another successful cleaning day, thank you volunteers!!! We’ve cleaned over 50 stones this season.

Today! Stop by the Ancient Burying Ground to watch our volunteers clean gravestones from 10am - 12pm. Staff will be on h...
06/20/2026

Today! Stop by the Ancient Burying Ground to watch our volunteers clean gravestones from 10am - 12pm. Staff will be on hand to help any visitors with questions. Books will be available for sale!

Commemorate Juneteenth with the Ancient Burying Ground and read the stories of struggles and success from our research p...
06/19/2026

Commemorate Juneteenth with the Ancient Burying Ground and read the stories of struggles and success from our research projects and scholarship, including the "Terror of Evil-Doers" Black Sheriff Neptune and Black Governor Boston Nichols. https://www.africannativeburialsct.org/

The website Uncovering Their History is dedicated to the people of African and Native descent most likely buried here. In addition to extensive scholarly research led by Dr. Katherine Hermes of Connecticut Explored, this website features thoughtful and insightful narratives of the people who lived, worked, had families, and established their legacies in Connecticut.

Some highlights from our Gravestone Cleaning & Learning Workshop on June 6. We'll be cleaning again tomorrow from 10am -...
06/19/2026

Some highlights from our Gravestone Cleaning & Learning Workshop on June 6. We'll be cleaning again tomorrow from 10am - 12pm. Join us!

Books for Birdies! Anyone who donates $45 or more to Birdies for Charity will receive a hardcover book! Donate to Birdie...
06/17/2026

Books for Birdies! Anyone who donates $45 or more to Birdies for Charity will receive a hardcover book! Donate to Birdies today through the QR code or link below on Facebook. Every donation is boosted with an additional 15% from Webster Bank and Aetna.

06/16/2026

NEXT WEEK! Curator Erin Monroe will speak about The Wadsworth's latest exhibit on June 25 at the Hartford Public Library; 5:30 - 7:30pm. FREE! Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Hartford Public Library

Join us one more time for a FREE cleaning workshop! Thank you for everyone who has helped us this spring, the Ancient Bu...
06/16/2026

Join us one more time for a FREE cleaning workshop! Thank you for everyone who has helped us this spring, the Ancient Burying Ground will look great for July 4th weekend!!!

06/11/2026

Cemeteries aren’t conventional tourist destinations, but they’ve become essential stops for history buffs, aesthetes and curious visitors alike.

Tomorrow at 1pm! Learn about the Ancient Burying Ground in our Guided Tour led by Christine Jewell. Register online or m...
06/10/2026

Tomorrow at 1pm! Learn about the Ancient Burying Ground in our Guided Tour led by Christine Jewell. Register online or meet us at the Founders Monument!

Address

679 Main Street
Hartford, CT
06103

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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