Picnic In the Cemetery
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📜🧺 PICNIC IN THE CEMETERY 🧺📜
Where History Rests and Community Gathers
Join the Friends of City Cemetery for a one-of-a-kind afternoon celebrating local history as part of the Erie County 250 Celebration!
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Historic City Cemetery, 501 Main Street, Tonawanda, NY
Pack a picnic lunch, bring a blanket, and step back in time for an afternoon of history, family fun, and community.
Enjoy:
🌿 Historical reenactors portraying individuals laid to rest in our cemeteries
🌿 Guided tours
🌿 Stories of Tonawanda's pioneers, veterans, and notable residents
🌿 Old-fashioned games and contests with prizes
🌿 Children's activities and scavenger hunts
🌿 Desserts and refreshments provided
🌿 Opportunities to explore one of Tonawanda's most historic landmarks
Meet the people who helped build our community, hear their stories, and discover the rich history hidden among the stones.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogy buff, cemetery lover, or simply looking for a unique family outing, there's something for everyone at this special event.
Admission is free.
Bring a blanket. Bring a lunch. Bring your curiosity.
We look forward to gathering with you where history rests and community gathers.
#PicnicInTheCemetery #ErieCounty250 #America250 #TonawandaHistory #CityCemetery #HistoricPreservation #FamilyFun #WNYEvents
Where History Rests and Community Gathers
Join the Friends of City Cemetery for a one-of-a-kind afternoon celebrating local history as part of the Erie County 250 Celebration!
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Historic City Cemetery, 501 Main Street, Tonawanda, NY
Pack a picnic lunch, bring a blanket, and step back in time for an afternoon of history, family fun, and community.
Enjoy:
🌿 Historical reenactors portraying individuals laid to rest in our cemeteries
🌿 Guided tours
🌿 Stories of Tonawanda's pioneers, veterans, and notable residents
🌿 Old-fashioned games and contests with prizes
🌿 Children's activities and scavenger hunts
🌿 Desserts and refreshments provided
🌿 Opportunities to explore one of Tonawanda's most historic landmarks
Meet the people who helped build our community, hear their stories, and discover the rich history hidden among the stones.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogy buff, cemetery lover, or simply looking for a unique family outing, there's something for everyone at this special event.
Admission is free.
Bring a blanket. Bring a lunch. Bring your curiosity.
We look forward to gathering with you where history rests and community gathers.
#PicnicInTheCemetery #ErieCounty250 #America250 #TonawandaHistory #CityCemetery #HistoricPreservation #FamilyFun #WNYEvents
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Where is it happening?
501 Main St, Tonawanda, NY 14150-3854, United States
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Host or PublisherFriends of City of Tonawanda Cemetery
