Stones & Bones Living History Tour at Wappingers Rural Cemetery

Presented by Dani Masterson in collaboration with the Wappingers Historical Society. In this popular living history tour, you’ll be guided through the Wappingers Rural Cemetery to meet some notable persons buried there and hear their stories. Costumed apparitions include Daniel Ashworth, 1st Fire Chief of W.T. Garner Engine Company; Ephraim Tait, a mere lad of 11 years; Fred Churchill, Postmaster in Hughsonville; Sisters Maria & Johanna Mesier and the "Knocking Girl"; Peter Brower, Shoemaker and descendant of the Brower family, builders of the Mesier Homestead; Thomas Goring, bicyclist and businessman; among others.

Afternoon and evening tour times are 2:30, 3:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 and 8:00pm. Each tour group size is limited to 13 people (no young children, please). Due to the uneven terrain in the cemetery, it may be difficult for people with mobility challenges to participate in this event. Evening tours will be guided by lantern, but please feel free to bring along a flashlight if you'd like.

No tickets will be available at the door. Rain date is Sunday, October 5th. Special thanks to the Wappingers Rural Cemetery, County Players and Straub, Catalano and Halvey Funeral Home for their involvement and support.

Host or Publisher Wappingers Historical Society