Tours & Events
Next Events
Two Lights for Tomorrow
Friday, April 18
7:00pm
A reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” and a viewing and/or display of two lights in Eastern Cemetery
Learn more about Eastern Cemetery and the American Revolution
Eastern Cemetery and the American Revolution Tour
Saturday, April 19
11:00am
A tour of Eastern Cemetery featuring Revolutionary War veterans graves
Learn more about Eastern Cemetery and the American Revolution
Other Events Scheduled Throughout the Year
- Walking Tours – Spring through Fall
- Stone Conservation & Preservation – Spring through Fall
Learn to beautify the cemetery's historic stones using proper stone conservation and restoration techniques. - Clean-Up & Gardening & Landscaping – Spring through Fall
Join us as we tidy the cemetery, removing trash, mulching, pruning, and weeding around the gates. We provide tools, gloves, training and a good time! - Walk Among the Shadows – October
The ghosts of people who died in our city rise in the evening to tell the tales of their extraordinary lives. - Winter Lecture Series – January, February, March
Join us to learn about topics related to the history and customs of cemeteries, Maine, and the United States.