Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas.
Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300-acre Mount Hope Cemetery is the nation’s second oldest garden cemetery. It was designed by renowned architect Charles G. Bryant as part of a national movement to provide respite from grassless urban landscapes. Garden cemeteries were created as much for living as for those who had passed on.
This tour meets at the Superintendent’s House at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1048 State Street, Bangor.
In case of inclement weather, tours will be cancelled only if there's a chance of thunderstorms, but not if just rain is the forecast.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
Tickets may be purchased for a 6PM tour until Noon on the day of the tour.
Saturday, September 7 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM Sunday, September 15 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM
- Price $12 per person
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Address
1048 State Street
Bangor, Maine 04401 - Website www.bangorhistoricalsociety.org
- Email [email protected]
- Phone 207-942-1900
