The Kensico Cemetery

06/04/2026

One week away!
Join David Prosser of the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy for our final walking tour of the season as we explore the impact of invasive species. Register: https://www.kensico.org/events

During this guided walk through the cemetery grounds, you’ll learn how invasive plants, insects, and other organisms threaten the health and stability of both natural and cultivated environments. Discover how these species spread, the damage they cause, and the practical steps we can take to mitigate their impact.

06/02/2026

In recognition of Lou Gehrig Day, ballparks across the country pause to honor a legend and shine a light on a cause that still needs our help. It is the 6th annual Lou Gehrig Day a powerful reminder that baseball and ALS are forever connected.

Lou Gehrig faced ALS with courage that inspired the world, and his fight, sparked a movement that continues today.

Lou Gehrig Day is not just a tribute, it is a chance to take action to raise awareness and further our goal of finding a cure for ALS.

Learn more by visiting: als.org/strikeoutals

05/28/2026

It’s not too late to sign up for tonight’s 5:30 PM Tree Tour with David Prosser from Pound Ridge Land Conservancy or for the upcoming Invasive Species Walk on Thursday June 11th. You can sign up here: https://www.kensico.org/events

05/21/2026

As part of our monthly series celebrating America's 250th, we're honoring America's heroes as we prepare for Memorial Day.

This Friday, 5/22, Friends of Kensico Cemetery will host its 20th Annual Veterans Remembrance Ceremony, open to the public, continuing a tradition of patriotic partnership that spans more than 137 years.

Through collaboration with local and regional organizations, Kensico remains dedicated to honoring veterans and preserving their stories.
Pictured here is Kensico's Veterans Memorial, which has stood beside the administration building for the past 20 years — a lasting tribute to all who served.

05/18/2026

Kensico Cemetery had a spotlight in the ‘s latest history feature by Judith Mitchell. It mentions how Kensico’s grounds (which you can explore by signing up for one of our evening walking tours), along with many other cemeteries, reflect the rural cemetery movement in the 1800’s that gave Americans their first parks.

We’re excited and grateful to be part of this story and this interesting chapter of US History. Check it out or register for one of our tours via the links in the comments📖

05/18/2026

Kensico Cemetery had a spotlight in the River Journal's latest history feature by Judith Mitchell. It mentions how Kensico's grounds, along with many other cemeteries, reflect the rural cemetery movement in the 1800's that gave Americans their first parks.

We're excited and grateful to be part of this story and this interesting chapter of US History. Check it out📖

Even before the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, our oldest cemeteries and churchyards in the River Towns (Old Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow, 1673); Sparta Cemetery, Ossining,1764;) had already […]

05/06/2026

Yesterday was the perfect day to kick off the Friends of Kensico Cemetery Walking Tours. We had spectacular weather to hear spectacular stories.

Thank you to everyone who joined.

Spots for upcoming tours are still available. Including tomorrow's Lake View Tour. Don't miss out. You can RSVP using the link below:
https://www.kensico.org/events

🏛️ Historical Tours (5:30–7:00 PM)
• Lake View Tour (1 mi) May 7
• Ossipee Loop Tour (0.6 mi) — May 19 & May 21

🌳 Tree Tours (5:30–7:00 PM)
• Tree & Landscape Tour (1 mi) — May 26 & May 28
• Invasive Species Walk (1 mi) — June 11

04/28/2026

We're marking America's 250th birthday by celebrating a different theme each month. April belongs to American Humor.
Danny Kaye (1911–1987)
Born David Daniel Kaminsky in Brooklyn, Danny Kaye built an extraordinary career in American entertainment — rapid-fire s**t singing, physical comedy, impersonation, classical music, and improvisation.

He got his start entertaining in the Catskill Mountains, then went on to star in 17 films — including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, White Christmas, and The Court Jester, still considered one of the greatest comedies ever made. His TV show ran from 1963–1967, collecting four Emmys and a Peabody along the way.

Off-screen, he was UNICEF's first ambassador-at-large and accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on the organization's behalf. He was also a scratch chef, a minor league baseball team owner, and a licensed pilot.

Danny Kaye rests here at Kensico Cemetery

04/22/2026

Excited to be part of the I Love New York Blooms Report, highlighting the landscapes that continue to bloom across New York. 🌸 Kensico Cemetery is a Level II Arboretum with over 101 labeled species of trees and woody plants, many of which are flowering all over the grounds!