Cemetery Tours at Forestdale Cemetery

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Forestdale Cemetery Association | Holyoke, MA

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Discover all there is to know about living and dying in Holyoke from narratives of the people who now find solace in these hallowed grounds.
About this Event

Step past the cemetery gates and peer behind the veil with Wistariahurst as our volunteers channel the spirits of Holyoke's ancestors, leading you through the meandering paths of Forestdale Cemetery. Established in 1860, Forestdale Cemetery is a serene yet beautiful landscape and the final resting place for many of Holyoke's founding families, politicians, and other notables who helped breathe life into the city. Guests will walk amongst the monuments, markers, crypts, and crosses to discover the mystique of Holyoke's vibrant heritage.

Discover all there is to know about living and dying in Holyoke from narratives of the people who now find solace beneath these hallowed grounds. Cemetery Tours at Forestdale Cemetery include walking and standing on cement and gravel walkways with tours lasting around forty-five minutes. To fully enjoy this tour, we ask that guests wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. In the event of rain, the tours will be canceled, refunded, and not rescheduled. Wistariahurst Museum's Cemetery Tours blend history, concepts of the afterlife, and local connections to create an unforgettable outing. Tickets for this delightfully spooky and educational tour sell fast, so make sure to purchase your tickets before they’re gone!

*Tours are 1 hour and begin at 3:00pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm, and 4:00pm

Cruce las puertas del cementerio y eche un vistazo tras el velo con Wistariahurst mientras nuestros voluntarios canalizan los espíritus de los antepasados de Holyoke y le guían por los sinuosos senderos del cementerio Forestdale. Fundado en 1860, el cementerio Forestdale es un lugar sereno y hermoso, y el lugar de descanso final de muchas de las familias fundadoras de Holyoke, políticos y otras personalidades que ayudaron a dar vida a la ciudad. Los visitantes pasearán entre monumentos, lápidas, criptas y cruces para descubrir el misterio del vibrante patrimonio de Holyoke.

Descubra todo lo que hay que saber sobre la vida y la muerte en Holyoke a través de las narraciones de las personas que ahora encuentran consuelo bajo estas tierras sagradas. Las visitas al cementerio Forestdale incluyen caminar y permanecer de pie sobre senderos de cemento y grava, y tienen una duración aproximada de cuarenta y cinco minutos. Para disfrutar plenamente de esta visita, rogamos a los visitantes que lleven calzado cómodo y ropa adecuada para el tiempo. En caso de lluvia, las visitas se cancelarán, se reembolsará el importe y no se reprogramarán. Las visitas al cementerio del Museo Wistariahurst combinan historia, conceptos del más allá y conexiones locales para crear una excursión inolvidable. Las entradas para esta visita deliciosamente espeluznante y educativa se agotan rápidamente, así que asegúrese de comprarlas antes de que se agoten.

*Las visitas duran 1 hora y comienzan a las 3:00 p. m., 3:20 p. m., 3:40 p. m. y 4:00 p. m.

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Where is it happening?

Forestdale Cemetery Association, 304 Cabot Street, Holyoke, United States

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Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 18.00

Wistariahurst Museum

Host or Publisher Wistariahurst Museum

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