Tours of Gardner Earl Chapel scheduled for May 31, June 28 and July 26

 

The Friends of Oakwood are hosting tours of the historic Gardner Earl Chapel in Oakwood Cemetery on Fridays, May 31, June 28 and July 26 from 2 to 3 p.m., preceding the “Troy Night Out” festivities held the last Friday of each month in downtown Troy. The cemetery is located on Oakwood Avenue (Route 40). The ornate Victorian chapel is a National Historic Landmark is a popular site for weddings and special events as well as funerals.

No registration is required; pay with cash upon arrival — $10 per person, children under 12 are free. Rain or shine. No dogs please! Groups of eight or more should call Heidi at (518) 221-7941.

The traditional chapel tours on Tuesdays in August will not be held this year. Please check Facebook (Oakwood Cemetery Troy NY) for any schedule changes.

The Friends of Oakwood is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer group working to support the preservation and maintenance of the non-sectarian chapel and grounds of Troy’s still-active historic 19th C. Oakwood Cemetery. Contact Oakwoodcemeterytroyny@gmail.com. for information about membership.

 

Published: Fri, 24 May 2019 12:00:26 +0000 by d.gardner